Cajun Caviar
Dive into the bold, zesty flavors of the South with this vibrant Cajun Caviar recipe! Perfect as a chilled appetizer or a colorful side dish, this no-cook black-eyed pea salad is a refreshing medley of crisp veggies like bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and celery, all tossed in a tangy Cajun-inspired dressing. Infused with the warmth of Cajun seasoning, red wine vinegar, and fresh lime juice, it’s a dish that’s bursting with flavor in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, Cajun Caviar is served best with crunchy tortilla chips or as a complement to your favorite grilled dishes. Whether for a backyard barbecue or an easy weeknight snack, this crowd-pleaser brings a taste of the bayou to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (canned, drained and rinsed) Black-eyed peas
- 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) Green bell pepper
- 0.5 medium (finely diced) Red onion
- 1.5 cups (quartered) Cherry tomatoes
- 2 stalks (diced) Celery
- 1 medium (seeded and finely diced) Jalapeño
- 0.25 cup (finely chopped) Fresh parsley
- 3 stalks (sliced thinly) Green onions
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 0.5 tsp (adjust to taste) Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- (optional, for serving) Tortilla chips
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, diced red and green bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, celery, jalapeño, parsley, and green onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Cover and refrigerate the Cajun Caviar for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the mixture a quick stir and taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping or as a side dish alongside grilled proteins or barbecue.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.5 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2391 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.6 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.1 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3429 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
