**Black-Eyed Pea Salad (or Dip) and Redneck Caviar: A Medley of Southern Delights**
In the realm of Southern cuisine, black-eyed peas hold a special place. These humble legumes, often paired with pork or collard greens, embody the region's culinary traditions. Our article takes you on a delectable journey through two irresistible recipes featuring black-eyed peas: a refreshing salad and a tantalizing dip, also known as "Redneck Caviar."
Whether you seek a light and vibrant side dish or a creamy, protein-packed appetizer, these recipes deliver. The salad bursts with freshness, combining black-eyed peas with crisp vegetables, zesty dressing, and a hint of smoky bacon. The dip, on the other hand, offers a luscious blend of black-eyed peas, cream cheese, and a symphony of spices, creating a velvety spread perfect for crackers, chips, or vegetable crudités.
As you explore our recipes, discover how easy it is to transform simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we guide you through the process, ensuring success in your kitchen. Embrace the Southern charm and indulge in the delectable flavors of black-eyed pea salad and Redneck Caviar. Your taste buds will thank you!
GULLAH CAVIAR
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oregano and hot sauce in a large bowl. Drizzle in the oil while whisking. Add the peas, pimentos, corn, garlic, onion, bell pepper and cilantro to the dressing; season with salt and pepper. Toss until everything is coated. The salad can be served immediately, but is better if it sits for a few hours or overnight.
BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 8h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, canola oil, sugar, and salt and pepper.
- Toss all together with the black-eyed peas and let marinate for at up to 8 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
REDNECK CAVIAR RECIPE
Steps:
- Add all dip ingredients except the avocado to a large colander to drain. When the mixture has finished draining, add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shake well. Add to the dip and mix well.
- Just before serving, add the avocado, taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed, and combine. Serve cold or at room temperature.
- Store this dish tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to four days. Leftovers are delicious and even better the next day. Do not freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 499 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 5.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MARINATED BLACK EYED PEA SALAD, AKA TEXAS CAVIAR
Make and share this Marinated Black Eyed Pea Salad, Aka Texas Caviar recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GertieMcFlirty
Categories Beans
Time P1DT15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large glass bowl, combine all ingredients except garnish, stirring to mix well.
- If liquid does not cover peas in bowl, add a little more dressing.
- Marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Drain excess salad dressing, and spoon salad onto a shallow bowl lined with red cabbage leaves.
- Garnish with green onion tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.4, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 1396.9, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 6.4
BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD
Each time I take this dish to a church supper, I get many, many requests to share the recipe. My family has enjoyed this tasty salad for years, and it works very well alongside ham, brisket or chicken. It is inexpensive to make, and the red onion rings add a nice touch of color to a meal. The real beauty of this salad is that it can be made well ahead of time.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium salad bowl, combine peas, onion, green pepper and garlic. Stir together all remaining ingredients and pour over vegetable mixture. Chill, covered for at least 12 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHERN REDNECK CAVIAR
Have fun with this dish. This is a great dish to experiment with, you can add or subtract ingredients to fit your personal taste. I have added black-eyed pea relish, jalapeños, and even pear relish on occasions, depending on my mood and what I had on hand. This is a fun dish and people of all ages love it.
Provided by Gabby Goddess
Categories Beans
Time 8h
Yield 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving, so flavors can fuse (this is the key to this dish).
- Serve with Tostitos Scoops or whatever chips you prefer.
BEST-EVER TEXAS CAVIAR
This is a yummy Texas caviar made with black beans and pinto beans instead of black-eyed peas. Serve with scoop-style tortilla chips as a great party appetizer.
Provided by Cassie Cooper
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Corn Salsa Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix the black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
- To make the dressing, stir the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to mix evenly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 564.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
BLACK-EYED PEA DIP
This is a wonderful, easy dip recipe that looks like a salsa. It's important that it refrigerate at least six hours, You may even let it go overnight so the flavors can blend. It's best with Fritos® Scoops®.
Provided by ANNWDODD
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Bean Dip Recipes
Time 6h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir the black-eyed peas, green onions, sugar, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Mix in jalapeno peppers, if desired. Cover, and refrigerate at least six hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 235 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
TEXAS CAVIAR I
Here's a spicy Texas favorite. Black-eyed peas and black beans are marinated in a fiery, flavorful mixture. This is great with tortilla chips or bread -- and plenty of cold iced tea!
Provided by ELKINSMEG
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Bean Dip Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
LULU'S LOWER ALABAMA CAVIAR
Here's a recipe for the famous dip served at Lulu Buffett's restaurant in Mobile and Gulf Shores,Alabama. I found the recipe online somehow, and I'm really glad I did. It tastes fantastic and is really simple to make.
Provided by Megohm
Categories Peppers
Time 12h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine black-eyed peas, onion, peppers, tomatoes, parsley, vinegar, oil and sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Marinate for 12 to 24 hours before serving.
- Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 384.7, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4, Protein 6.3
VIBRANT BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD
My black-eyed pea salad reminds me of a Southern cooking class my husband and I took while visiting Savannah, Georgia. People go nuts for it at picnics and potlucks. -Danielle Lee, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine peas, tomatoes, peppers, onion, celery and basil., For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges
Tips:
- Using canned black-eyed peas is a convenient time-saver, but if you have the time, cooking dried black-eyed peas from scratch will give the salad a more authentic flavor.
- Be sure to rinse and drain the black-eyed peas thoroughly before using them in the salad. This will help to remove any excess starch and salt.
- Chopping the vegetables into small, uniform pieces will help them to blend well in the salad and make it easier to eat.
- Use a variety of colors of bell peppers to add visual appeal to the salad. Red, yellow, and orange bell peppers are all good choices.
- If you like a spicy salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few chopped jalapeño peppers to the dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Black-eyed pea salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a salad, dip, or spread. It is a great way to use up leftover black-eyed peas, and it is also a healthy and affordable option for a summer picnic or potluck. With its鮮豔的色彩, distinctive flavor, and crowd-pleasing appeal, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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