Whether you call it Texas Caviar or Cowboy Caviar, this dip is amazing. It's the appetizer of choice in the South and for good reason with tons of flavor.
116 oz can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed well
115 oz can corn, white or yellow, drained
½cupred onionfinely chopped
½cupgreen bell pepperchopped
½cupred bell pepperchopped
1jalapeno peppercleaned, seeded and chopped - more or less pepper for preference
½cupcilantrochopped
Tortilla chipsserving
For the Dressing:
½cupcup olive oil
2tablespoonsred wine vinegar
2tablespoonslime juice
1 ½teaspoonsground cumin
1teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1½ teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 can (16 ounces) black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 can (16 ounces) black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed), and 1 can (15 ounces) corn (drained).
Add ½ cup finely chopped red onion, ½ cup chopped green bell pepper, ½ cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 seeded and finely chopped jalapeño, and ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro.
Mix well.
Pour dressing over mixture and mix until well combined.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.