Happy Monday morning friends! I hope you all enjoyed the holidays. I know I sure did!
Are you ready for 2016? Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Make a beeline for the gym yet? Cut all the sweets out of your diet? Don’t forget friends, it’s all about balance. You can still have those delicious sweet treats as long as you add some healthy options to your diet, and today I’m going to help you out by sharing my delicious recipe for Texas Caviar.
Have you guys ever tried Texas Caviar? I could eat this stuff by the bowlful. It’s not only good for you, but tastes totally fresh and delicious. It’s also loaded with lots of beautifully colored veggies, and during the winter months when beautiful colors seem to disappear in my neck of the woods this dish brings a smile to my face.
Texas Caviar is actually considered a salad, but you can also enjoy it alongside some tortilla chips as a dip. Whatever floats your boat as we say at the BHK. It’s a mixture of black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, yellow and orange peppers, jalapenos for some heat and tossed with a light vinaigrette dressing with a touch of lime. It doesn’t get much healthier than this folks!
I’m not only excited to share the recipe with you today, but I also wanted to mention the gorgeous bowl it’s pictured in. When Tom and I were down in Charleston, South Carolina for Thanksgiving visiting our son Sean we had dinner at Husk Restaurant. I not only fell in love with the food at Husk, but I also fell in love with their gorgeous rustic tableware. It was designed by CBFB Tablescapes right in Charleston. Their pieces are just stunning! Next time you’re in Charleston, it’s definitely worth a visit!
I hope you all enjoy your week!
- 1 15.5-oz. can Goya Black-Eyed Peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 11-oz. can white shoepeg corn, drained
- 1/2 cup yellow pepper, seeded and small diced
- 1/2 cup orange pepper, seeded and small diced
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, finely chopped
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
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Place all ingredients in large bowl and toss to combine. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours. Serve with tortilla chips or as a side.
Happy new year Mary Ann! So glad the holidays were good to yoy! I enjoyed myself as well, and no that didn’t involve any gym. ;) Love Texas caviar and yours is absolutely beautiful! I could eat this by the bowlful! Cheers my friend! <3
So glad you enjoyed the holidays Cheyanne! I need to be eating this stuff by the bowlful considering all the sweets treats I ate over the holidays! Have a great week!
Sounds fresh and delicious Mary Ann. The perfect start to the new year. And I love the bowl. I’m actually heading to Charleston in a couple weeks and will definitely check out CBFB while I’m there. It will be my first trip to Charleston…any restaurant musts for a newbie?
Oh there is so much to see Cathy! You are going to love it! Husk is probably my favorite place for dinner. You need to pop into Caviar and Bananas for lunch or for a great breakfast treat. A new place called HoM has a fabulous lunch menu. A place called Glaze has unbelievable donuts that you won’t want to miss and of course the ultimate coconut layer cake from the Peninsula Grill over by the market is a must! King Street is shopping heaven! I wish I was going with you!
Wow! This is so helpful Mary Ann. I cannot wait to get there and I want to try all of these. I’ll definitely give you an update post trip!
Such a bright and healthy way to start the year, Mary Ann! And I adore your new bowl! It’s beautiful, just like your salad!
Thanks so much Emily! Yes, I need to get more balance in my diet now that the holidays are over! Enjoy your week!
Happy New Year, Mary Ann! I have seen and heard of Texas Caviar before, but I’ve never tried it. It looks delicious and I love all the fresh ingredients in it. That bowl is beautiful! I love it!!
Thanks so much Jessica!! Happy New Year to you too! Can’t wait to see what Jay’s Baking Me Crazy brings to the table this year! Enjoy the week friend!
I love this Texas Caviar! :) A perfect thing to snack on this time of year! Hope you had a wonderful holiday.
Thanks Jennifer! I need this in my diet right about now!
You are so right Mary Ann — It’s all about balance! I’ve never heard of Texas Caviar before but it looks delightful! I love anything with black eyed peas in it and this is the perfect time of year for those! Pinning!
Thanks so much Lauren! It’s a favorite of mine! Hope you enjoy!
Hi Mary Ann, I’m happy to hear that you had a good time during the holidays. Your a right , life and food is all about balance. I have never heard of Texas Caviar but it looks delicious and healthy. That’s what I like about blogging, you always learn something new. Have a great week and a healthy and happy 2016.
Thanks so much Gerlinde! Right now I need to have more options like this one after a holiday season of yummy sweets! Happy 2016 to you too! Can’t wait to see what delicious things will be coming to the Sunny Cove Chef blog this year!
I love texas caviar Mary Ann. It’s a great versatile bean salad that packs a big punch of fresh and bright flavors. I, too, could eat the whole bowlful. Happy New Year!
Absolutely Geraldine! Happy New Year to you too! Looking forward to some great recipes from Green Valley Kitchen this year!
My mother-in-law introduced me to texas caviar, and I love it!! It’s one of the few appetizer dips that doesn’t leave you feeling gross and regretful! Plus it has such great flavor. I’ve only had it with black beans, but I bet black eyed peas would be really good too!
Nice pictures!
I know. I totally agree! Thanks so much Lindsey and Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Mary Ann! We had a great holiday too, but I’m not making a mad dash to the gym quite yet! I’m loving this Texas Caviar and it certainly looks like a delicious salad (or dip on a chip to float my boat!) to start the year! I also LOVE Charleston and that bowl is gorgeous! Next time you’re headed south, stop by Charlotte and say hello!
What’s not to LOVE about Charleston right?! Happy New Year to you too Rachelle!!
Happy New Year! This recipe looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it.
Lisa
Thanks Lisa!! Balances out all the cake and cookies I eat!! Oh, the perils of being a food blogger!
Wow! I have never heard of Texas Caviar before but this is sooooo my kinda salad! I love anything with beans in it. I am going to try this, I think it would go beautifully with some grilled lamb chops! Thanks Mary Ann!
Absolutely Jess! Hope you enjoy it!
Happy Happy New Year Mary Ann!! What a great way to start the year…this is a great ‘salad’ (??) or side! I chuckled when I read the name as it’s the first time I’ve heard that.
Happy New Year to you too Zainab! After a holiday full of sweets I needed this Texas caviar! And extra time at the gym!!