South Georgia Caviar
Bright, bold, and bursting with Southern charm, South Georgia Caviar is a vibrant, no-cook appetizer that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Combining hearty black beans and black-eyed peas with sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp bell pepper, and a kick of jalapeño, this zesty recipe is packed with fresh, colorful ingredients. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and a touch of honey, every bite offers a perfect balance of savory sweetness and citrusy zest. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing "caviar" is perfect for dipping with tortilla chips, spreading on crackers, or adding a fresh twist to grilled meats, tacos, or salads. Whether served at summer barbecues or game-day gatherings, South Georgia Caviar is sure to be the star of your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can (drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1 15-ounce can (drained and rinsed) Black-eyed peas
- 1.5 cups (fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained) Corn kernels
- 1 cup (diced) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (diced, any color) Bell pepper
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) Red onion
- 1 small (seeded and finely diced) Jalapeño pepper
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans, drained and rinsed black-eyed peas, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, chopped red onion, diced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture in the large bowl.
Gently stir until all the ingredients are well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together.
Remove the caviar from the refrigerator and give it a quick stir before serving.
Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or as a fresh topping for grilled meats, tacos, or salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.6 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2558 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.8 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.5 g | 220% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.4 g | ||
| Protein | 67.7 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 3252 mg | 69% | |
*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.
