Spicy Texas Caviar Salad
Ingredients
- 2 ripe firm avocados
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 bulb fresh garlic minced
- 15- ounce can of whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
- 15- ounce can of black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
- 15- ounce can of black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 medium-size tomatoes cubed
- 1 small red onion chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados:
- Cut avocados into half-inch cubes.
- Make Dressing:
- In a small bowl, mix together vegetable oil, Tabasco sauce, red wine vinegar, coarse ground black pepper, and minced garlic.
- Pour the dressing mixture over avocados and stir gently to coat.
- Prepare Salad:
- In a large bowl, mix drained and rinsed whole kernel corn, black-eyed peas, black beans, chopped cilantro, cubed tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
- Combine and Serve:
- Add the avocado mixture to the large bowl and gently mix with the other ingredients.
- Serve this Spicy Texas Caviar Salad with tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
This Spicy Texas Caviar Salad is a vibrant and flavorful side, bringing together the richness of avocados, the spiciness of Tabasco, and the earthiness of black-eyed peas, perfect for pairing with barbecue beef dishes.
Wine Advice:
Pair this Spicy Texas Caviar Salad with a chilled Rosé. The wine’s fruity and floral notes complement the spicy and savory elements of the salad, creating a refreshing contrast.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 150 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 7 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 2 g