Best 10 A Blackeye Pea Salad Or Dip Aka Redneck Caviar Recipes

When it comes to summertime dishes, few things are more iconic than a blackeye pea salad or dip, also known as redneck caviar. This classic Southern dish is a staple at potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. Made with black-eyed peas, diced vegetables, and a tangy dressing, redneck caviar is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is sure to please a crowd. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something with a modern twist, there are endless variations of this versatile dish. So grab a bowl and get ready to enjoy the best black-eyed pea salad or dip aka redneck caviar.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHERN REDNECK CAVIAR

Southern Redneck Caviar image

Have fun with this dish. This is a great dish to experiment with, you can add or subtract ingredients to fit your personal taste. I have added black-eyed pea relish, jalapeños, and even pear relish on occasions, depending on my mood and what I had on hand. This is a fun dish and people of all ages love it.

Provided by Gabby Goddess

Categories Beans

Time 8h

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 (15 7/8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
2 (10 ounce) cans shoe peg corn or 2 (10 ounce) cans corn, drained
2 (10 ounce) cans Ro-Tel tomatoes, drained
1 (15 7/8 ounce) can black olives, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped really small
1 red pepper, chopped really small
1 (15 7/8 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 larger purple onion, chopped really small
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped small
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, only if you want a bit of a kick to it)
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
16 ounces house Italian dressing or 16 ounces zesty Italian dressing

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together.
Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving, so flavors can fuse (this is the key to this dish).
Serve with Tostitos Scoops or whatever chips you prefer.

REDNECK CAVIAR RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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Provided by á-9151

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (16 ounce size) black eyed peas
1 can (16 ounce size) diced tomato
2 cans (16 ounce size) corn
1 1/2 cup canned black beans
2 bell peppers
1 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

Mix together and let sit in fridge for 8-12 hours or overnight. Serve with wheat crackers, pretzels, or ridged potato chips.

GULLAH CAVIAR

Gullah Caviar image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 to 3 dashes hot sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Two 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
One 4-ounce jar diced pimentos, drained
1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oregano and hot sauce in a large bowl. Drizzle in the oil while whisking. Add the peas, pimentos, corn, garlic, onion, bell pepper and cilantro to the dressing; season with salt and pepper. Toss until everything is coated. The salad can be served immediately, but is better if it sits for a few hours or overnight.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large tomato, diced
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained

Steps:

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, canola oil, sugar, and salt and pepper.
Toss all together with the black-eyed peas and let marinate for at up to 8 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Black-Eyed Pea Salad image

Each time I take this dish to a church supper, I get many, many requests to share the recipe. My family has enjoyed this tasty salad for years, and it works very well alongside ham, brisket or chicken. It is inexpensive to make, and the red onion rings add a nice touch of color to a meal. The real beauty of this salad is that it can be made well ahead of time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup red onion rings
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 small garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Dash pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a medium salad bowl, combine peas, onion, green pepper and garlic. Stir together all remaining ingredients and pour over vegetable mixture. Chill, covered for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LULU'S LOWER ALABAMA CAVIAR

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Here's a recipe for the famous dip served at Lulu Buffett's restaurant in Mobile and Gulf Shores,Alabama. I found the recipe online somehow, and I'm really glad I did. It tastes fantastic and is really simple to make.

Provided by Megohm

Categories Peppers

Time 12h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers
3 tablespoons chopped red bell peppers
3 tablespoons chopped yellow bell peppers
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

Combine black-eyed peas, onion, peppers, tomatoes, parsley, vinegar, oil and sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
Marinate for 12 to 24 hours before serving.
Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 384.7, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4, Protein 6.3

VIBRANT BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Vibrant Black-Eyed Pea Salad image

My black-eyed pea salad reminds me of a Southern cooking class my husband and I took while visiting Savannah, Georgia. People go nuts for it at picnics and potlucks. -Danielle Lee, Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 each small green, yellow and red peppers, finely chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine peas, tomatoes, peppers, onion, celery and basil., For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

BLACK-EYED PEA DIP

Black-Eyed Pea Dip image

Black-eyed peas tossed with red pepper, jalapeños and corn makes a colorful cold dip - a festive appetizer recipe for entertaining a crowd.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 medium jalapeño chiles, seeded, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2 cans (15 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Corn chips or tortilla chips, if desired

Steps:

In large bowl, stir oil, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in bell pepper, jalapeño, black-eyed peas, corn and cilantro. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg

GLENDALEE'S BLACK-EYE PEA SALAD

GlendaLee's Black-Eye Pea Salad image

This is a dish that I am asked to make for potlucks, reunions, family get-togethers. There are never any leftovers except when I make it for myself. It is even better the next day. If I make it for myself, my next door neighbor always comes over and takes half of it home with her.

Provided by glendalee

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 large red onion, finely diced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 large tomato, seeded and finely diced
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ head cabbage, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Place black-eyed peas, onion, green bell pepper, tomato, mayonnaise, canola oil, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; stir to evenly distribute mayonnaise.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Toss cabbage into black-eyed pea mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 639.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

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This salad goes great with barbeque and, of course, New Year's Day.

Provided by LADYEM

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
1 large tomato, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a medium bowl, toss together black-eyed peas, tomato, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, celery, and parsley.
In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss into the vegetables. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 478 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

Choose fresh black-eyed peas. Fresh peas have a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned or frozen peas.
Soak the peas overnight. Soaking the peas helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
Use a variety of fresh vegetables. The more colorful the vegetables, the more visually appealing the salad will be.
Don't overcook the peas. Overcooked peas will become mushy and lose their flavor.
Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing will overpower the delicate flavor of the peas.
Serve the salad chilled. Chilled salad is more refreshing and flavorful.
Garnish the salad with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs add a pop of color and flavor to the salad.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed pea salad is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a salad, dip, or side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover black-eyed peas, and it is also a perfect dish for potlucks and picnics. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, black-eyed pea salad is a dish that everyone will enjoy.