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Fresh Texas Cowboy Caviar Recipe with Black-Eyed Peas and Avocado

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A fresh, easy, and flavorful Texas cowboy caviar featuring black-eyed peas, creamy avocado, and a tangy lime dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the black-eyed peas under cold water for about 30 seconds to remove excess sodium and canning residue. Drain well. (5 minutes)
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red bell pepper and red onion, and chop the cilantro if using. Keep everything bite-sized for easy scooping. (10 minutes)
  3. Dice the avocados carefully to avoid bruising. (5 minutes)
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey or agave syrup, ground cumin, chili powder if using, salt, and pepper. (5 minutes)
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado. (3 minutes)
  6. Fold in the diced avocado carefully to preserve its shape and creaminess. (2 minutes)
  7. Optional: Cover and chill the salad for 15-30 minutes to let flavors marry before serving.

Notes

Add avocado just before serving to avoid browning. Rinse canned black-eyed peas to remove excess salt and canning liquid flavor. Adjust honey, lime, and chili powder to taste. For a spicy version, add jalapeño or cayenne. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; omit avocado if storing longer and add fresh before serving.

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Keywords: Texas cowboy caviar, black-eyed peas, avocado salad, summer salad, easy salad, Tex-Mex, healthy salad, bean salad, picnic recipe

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