Description
This Black-Eyed Peas “Texas Caviar” Dip is fresh, zesty, and full of bold Southwestern flavor. It’s a no-cook, crowd-pleasing dip that comes together in minutes and gets even better as it chills. Packed with colorful veggies, bright citrus, and hearty black-eyed peas, it’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or easy snacking any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the pea mixture and gently mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can come together.
- Serve cold alongside tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- No Heat Required: This recipe is entirely no-cook, making it ideal for hot weather or quick prep situations.
- Flavor Improves Over Time: The dip tastes even better after a few hours as the dressing soaks into the peas and vegetables.
- Texture Matters: Chop vegetables evenly so every bite is balanced and easy to scoop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Texas caviar, black-eyed peas dip, no-cook appetizer