Texas Caviar

10 Apr

This Texas Caviar recipe came from my mother in law and is a favorite among company.  This is a version of salsa that is tasty and filling. It is loaded with fiber and protein, which also makes it balanced. Black-eyed peas, also called cowpeas or crowder peas are a pale-colored dry bean, with a black spot that gives them their name.  Black-eyed peas are an excellent source of calcium, vitamin A and folate. They are low in fat and sodium and contain no cholesterol.  The grilled corn adds a really nice and subtle smoky flavor to the Texas Caviar.  Serve it with baked tortilla chips or pita chips for a low-fat option.


Recipe: Texas Caviar

Summary: This is a version of salsa that is tasty and filling. It is loaded with fiber and protein, which also makes it balanced.

Ingredients

  • Dressing:
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Dip:
  • 1 medium cobs white corn, about 1 pound, shucked
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 jalapenos, finely chopped
  • 1 medium Roma tomato, seeded and cut into small dice
  • ¾ cup red bell pepper, seeded, cut into small dice
  • ½ cup white onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Dressing: Combine vinegar, garlic, salt, cumin, and pepper in a large bowl. While whisking constantly, slowly add oil in a thin stream until completely incorporated; set aside.
  2. Dip: Heat the oven to 450° or preheat grill. Roast corn until knife tender and golden brown in spots, about 25 minutes. Remove to a cutting board until cool enough to handle, then slice kernels off the cobs; set aside.
  3. Add black-eyed peas, jalapenos, tomato, bell pepper, onion, and reserved corn to the bowl with the dressing and stir until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, stir in cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 25 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Gluten free

Number of servings (yield): 8

Culinary tradition: USA (Southwestern)

Rating 4 stars:  ★★★★☆ 1 review(s)

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2 Responses to “Texas Caviar”

  1. Bienes Raices Panama May 9, 2010 at 3:29 am #

    Uncanny, thanks for posting!

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