Cajun Caviar

Dive into the bold, zesty flavors of the South with this vibrant Cajun Caviar recipe! Perfect as a chilled appetizer or a colorful side dish, this no-cook black-eyed pea salad is a refreshing medley of crisp veggies like bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and celery, all tossed in a tangy Cajun-inspired dressing. Infused with the warmth of Cajun seasoning, red wine vinegar, and fresh lime juice, it’s a dish that’s bursting with flavor in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, Cajun Caviar is served best with crunchy tortilla chips or as a complement to your favorite grilled dishes. Whether for a backyard barbecue or an easy weeknight snack, this crowd-pleaser brings a taste of the bayou to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz (canned, drained and rinsed) Black-eyed peas
• 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
• 1 medium (diced) Green bell pepper
• 0.5 medium (finely diced) Red onion
• 1.5 cups (quartered) Cherry tomatoes
• 2 stalks (diced) Celery
• 1 medium (seeded and finely diced) Jalapeño
• 0.25 cup (finely chopped) Fresh parsley
• 3 stalks (sliced thinly) Green onions
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
• 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 0.5 tsp (adjust to taste) Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0 (optional, for serving) Tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, diced red and green bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, celery, jalapeño, parsley, and green onions.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Before serving, give the mixture a quick stir and taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping or as a side dish alongside grilled proteins or barbecue.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1299.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1374.6

Total Fat 69.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2391.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.6g	0%
Total Sugars 39.1g
Protein 42.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 306.1mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 3428.7mg	0%

*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: 44.4%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 43.5%