This bright and fresh Texas Caviar recipe is a perfect appetizer for your summer cookouts.

The big surprise here?

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Why Is It Called Texas Caviar?

texas caviar in a bowl

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Marinated in a garlic-and-onion vinaigrette, they were a huge hit.

Add dressing and toss to combine.

Cover and chill 2 hours, then serve with tortilla chips or as desired.

Toss in some rotisserie chicken, and you have a satisfying main course.

Storing Texas Caviar

Store caviar an airtight container in the refrigerator up to three days.

The flavors will meld together as it sits.

Ingredients

2(14-oz.)

cansblack-eyed peas, drained

1(15.5-oz.)

Add the dressing to the black-eyed pea mixture, stirring until combined.

Cover and chill 2 hours.

Serve with the tortilla chips.

Source

Recipe Revival: Southern Classics Reinvented for Modern Cooks (2016; Time Inc. Books)