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Southern caviar 6 bean dip in white bowl with tortilla chips, corn, peppers, and cilantro garnish, wooden surface
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Southern Caviar - Black Eyed Pea Appetizer

Made with black-eyed peas, corn, and a zesty dressing, Southern Caviar (or Black Eyed Pea Appetizer) is quick and super easy to make! This spicy and crunchy recipe is a versatile Southern staple that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or on top of grilled seafood or chicken.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Tile1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 156kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

  • 2 cans black-eyed peas - drained and rinsed
  • 1 can whole kernel corn - drained (1 ½ cup of frozen corn - thawed)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel) - do not drain
  • ½ cup fresh jalapeño peppers - minced
  • ½ cup onion - minced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) of Italian dressing
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
  • Stir gently to combine.
  • Refrigerate for minimum 1 hour allowing flavors to marry.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 871mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg