How to Make Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar)

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: creamy dressing

Plain yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers add crunch without the heat.

Add 3 diced roma tomatoes to a large bowl.

Dice 2 ripe avocados and add to the bowl.

Add 15 ounces of rinsed and drained canned black beans and 15 ounces of rinsed and drained black-eyed peas.

Add 1.5 cups of frozen sweet corn to the bowl.

Dice 1 finely diced green or red bell pepper and add to the bowl.

Add 1/3 cup of finely diced red onion and 1 finely diced jalapeno pepper to the mixture.

Add 1/3 cup of finely chopped cilantro and stir everything together.

In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing 1/3 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice.

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder to the dressing and mix well.

Combine the dressing with the Texas caviar mixture and serve immediately or refrigerate.

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