Best Carolina Caviar Recipes

Carolina Caviar Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 10

Dressing:
2 (15 oz.) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1/2 of a sweet bell pepper (yellow, red, or orange), finely chopped
1/2 of a purple onion, finely chopped
1/2 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
1/4 c. canola oil
1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Steps:

Combine black-eyed peas, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing mixture over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. This may be served immediately or refrigerated to serve later. If refrigerated, it tastes best if you let it come back to room temperature for serving rather than serving chilled. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or baguette slices. NOTES: - I think the vegetables included can be adjusted to personal preference. I may try adding sliced olives and diced fresh tomatoes, which are both included in my former store-bought-go-to version. - If you don't like cilantro, I would think you could substitute chopped fresh parsley just fine. - I recommend sticking with the white wine vinegar rather that substituting other vinegar, as white wine vinegar just has a really nice subtle flavor. With that said, cider vinegar would probably work just fine.

Carolina Caviar image

Provided by D. Todd Miller

Categories Beans

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Steps:

Drain peas well and place in a bowl.
In another bowl, blend oil, vinegar, and remaining ingredients. Pour this oil mixture over the peas.
Chill for 1 day. Remove garlic and drain to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 463.9, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 5.2

CAROLINA CAVIAR image

Yield 1 Large Bowl

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tomatoes
1 Large Onion
1 Bunch of Cilantro
2 Cans of Black Eyed Peas
2 Cans of Shoepeg Corn (or sweet white corn)
1 Bottle Italian Dressing
Salt and Pepper
Optional Chili Pepper

Steps:

1. Dice the tomatoes, onion, and cilantro, put in large bowl. 2. Add black eyed peas and corn. 3. Put in spices, and the pout bottle of dressing over the top. 4. Mix and eat