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.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.

Step 4

Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, give the mixture a gentle stir and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 7

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

Serving size	1358.6 grams (1358.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1236

Total Fat 62.50g	80%
Saturated Fat 9.50g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2476mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 146.80g	53%
Dietary Fiber 28.50g	102%
Total Sugars 51.40g
Protein 31.60g	63%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 215mg	17%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 2521mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.1%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 46.0%