Tennessee Caviar
Tennessee Caviar is a vibrant and irresistible dip that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply snacking at home. Packed with southern charm, this easy, no-cook recipe combines black-eyed peas, sweet corn, and an array of colorful vegetables like Roma tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion, all brought together with a zesty homemade dressing made of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, and lime juice. Enhanced with a hint of garlic powder, cumin, and fresh cilantro, Tennessee Caviar is a true celebration of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Serve it chilled with tortilla chips for dipping, as a topping for grilled meats, or enjoy it as a refreshing side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with texture and taste, this crowd-pleaser is a must-try for those seeking a healthy, flavorful addition to any menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Black-eyed peas, canned (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Corn kernels, canned or fresh (cooked)
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 Jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, corn, diced Roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño pepper (if using), and fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the mixture a gentle stir and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips as a dip or as a topping for grilled meats, or enjoy on its own as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.5 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2476 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.8 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2521 mg | 54% | |
*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.
