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Texas caviar
Black-eyed pea, pepper and corn salad in a tangy dressing
Texas caviar is a bright, chunky salad of black-eyed peas, peppers, corn and jalapeño soaked in a sharp vinaigrette, created in Dallas in the 1940s and now a fixture at Texas tailgates, barbecues and New Year's Day parties, where black-eyed peas are eaten for luck. Scoop it with tortilla chips or serve as a side. Chef's tip: dress it at least an hour ahead; the peas soak up the dressing and get much tastier.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Whisk the 4 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp sugar, ½ tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl.
2 minStep 2: Add the 1 ⅛ lb cooked black-eyed peas, 5 ½ oz sweetcorn kernels, 1 red pepper, 1 green pepper, ½ red onion and 2 jalapeños and toss well.
5 minStep 3: Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or up to a day. A common mistake is adding the tomatoes and herbs now; they go mushy.
60 minStep 4: Just before serving, fold in the 7 oz cherry tomatoes and ⅔ oz fresh coriander and taste for salt and lime.
3 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 210 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 28 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fibre
- 7 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does texas caviar take?
- About 15 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 6 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of red pepper?
- Any colour of bell pepper, same amount.
- What can I use instead of red onion?
- White onion or shallots, same amount (soak raw onion in cold water for 10 minutes to soften it).
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