Best 8 Dixie Caviar Recipes

As party season gets into full swing, one dish that never ceases to make an appearance is a bowl of Dixie caviar. Dixie caviar is an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer salad that’s loaded with Southern charm. The go-to salad uses a flavorful mix of black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes. However, there are many variations on the classic recipe that incorporate additional flavors and ingredients to add a personalized twist to the classic Southern salad.

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DIXIE CAVIAR

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Make and share this Dixie Caviar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories Beans

Time P1D

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (15 7/8 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 medium plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup bottled Italian dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

Combine first 9 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic frezzer bag. Seal bag, and chill for 24 hours. Drain.
Spoon into a serving bowl and top with sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.7, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 224.5, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2.2

DIXIE CAVIAR

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Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 (15.8-oz) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 medium-size green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup Italian dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
Tortilla chips
Garnish: cilantro sprig

Steps:

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 24 hours; drain. 2. Spoon mixture into a serving bowl. Stir in cilantro, and top with sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips. Garnish, if desired.

TEXAS CAVIAR

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Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 ear corn, shucked
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 15-ounce can assorted beans, drained and rinsed
1 small red onion, diced
1 small plum tomato, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Preheat a grill to high. Brush the corn with olive oil and grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut the kernels off the cob.
Whisk the vinegar, honey, cayenne, garlic powder and olive oil in a large bowl. Add the corn, beans, red onion, tomato, bell pepper, celery, jalapeño, garlic, parsley and oregano; toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly chilled. Serve with tortilla chips or on its own.

DEVILED EGGS WITH CAVIAR

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Provided by Patricia Heaton

Categories appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 large eggs
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon creme fraiche or sour cream, plus more for topping
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons orange tobiko (flying fish roe) or other caviar (about 1/4 ounce)
Sixteen 1/2-inch-long pieces fresh chive

Steps:

Place the eggs in a medium pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil for 30 seconds then remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes. Drain the eggs and run under cold water until cool. Carefully peel the eggs and halve each lengthwise. Carefully remove and reserve the yolks.
Place the yolks in a food processor with the mayonnaise, creme fraiche, Dijon, paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth, and then season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off.
Pipe the yolk mixture into the eggs. Top each egg with a scant teaspoon of the tobiko, a small dollop of creme fraiche and a piece of chive.

TEXAS CAVIAR

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My neighbor gave me a container of this zippy, tangy salsa one Christmas and I had to have the recipe. I fix it regularly for potlucks and get-togethers and never have leftover. I take copies of the recipe with me whenever I take the salsa. -Kathy Faris, Lytle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bottle (8 ounces) fat-free Italian salad dressing
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the peas, peppers, onions, parsley, pimientos and garlic. Pour salad dressing over pea mixture; stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TEXAS CAVIAR PARTY SALSA

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This dip/salsa is fresh, delicious and nutritious. Everyone loves it, except my SIL who has an strange bean phobia. It's one of my most requested recipes.

Provided by Geema

Categories Beans

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cans Rotel tomatoes & chilies, mild,original or hot,your choice,drained well
2 cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
2 -3 large green peppers, diced small
2 cups sweet onions, diced small
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) bottle kraft zesty Italian dressing
your favorite tortilla chips, for dipping

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 2 hours.
It's best made the day before, but my DH has been know to eat a big bowl full right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.2, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 895.9, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 1.6

SOUTHERN REDNECK CAVIAR

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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.

BEST-EVER TEXAS CAVIAR

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This is a yummy Texas caviar made with black beans and pinto beans instead of black-eyed peas. Serve with scoop-style tortilla chips as a great party appetizer.

Provided by Cassie Cooper

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Corn Salsa Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans white corn, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 red bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
½ cup rice vinegar
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Mix the black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
To make the dressing, stir the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to mix evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 564.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your Dixie caviar.
Don't overcook the black-eyed peas: They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
Be careful not to over-mix the ingredients: You want the salad to be creamy, but not mushy.
Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld together.
Serve Dixie caviar with your favorite crackers, pita chips, or vegetables: It's a great appetizer or side dish.

Conclusion:

Dixie caviar is a delicious, easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover black-eyed peas, and it's also a healthy and flavorful dish. If you're looking for a new salad to try, Dixie caviar is a great option.