Try this Texas Caviar recipe, or contribute your own.
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 (8 ounce) bottle zesty italian dressing
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas drained
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
- Carbohydrate 1.43740236881948 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.0161433350969649 g
- Fiber 0.139328844498344 g
- Protein 0.101179109879424 g
- Saturated Fat 0.00479891248442335 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (9g)
- Sodium 0.351180214960532 mg
- Sugar 1.29807352432114 g
- Trans Fat 0.00430457522583446 g
- Calories 6 calories
Step-by-step
- In a large bowl, mix together onion, green bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cherry tomatoes, zesty Italian dressing, black beans, black-eyed peas and coriander.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours.
- Toss with desired amount of fresh cilantro to serve.
Raw aromatics like onions and bell peppers contain harsh sulfur compounds that dominate a dish immediately after chopping, which is why this mixture requires a minimum two-hour refrigeration window to mellow the bite. Draining canned black beans and black-eyed peas thoroughly through a mesh strainer prevents excess canning liquid from diluting the oil-based dressing. Salt the tomatoes separately thirty minutes before mixing if moisture management is a priority, though the Italian dressing provides enough sodium to draw out natural juices during the cold rest. Ground coriander adds a warm, citrusy note that bridges the gap between fresh herbs and pungent alliums without overpowering the palate. Fresh cilantro degrades rapidly when exposed to acids for prolonged periods, so toss it into the bowl immediately before service rather than during the initial mixing phase. Leftovers hold safely in a sealed container for up to three days, during which time the legumes continue absorbing the vinegar and oil, resulting in a softer texture and a more unified flavor profile by the second afternoon.
