South Georgia Caviar

Bright, bold, and bursting with Southern charm, South Georgia Caviar is a vibrant, no-cook appetizer that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Combining hearty black beans and black-eyed peas with sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp bell pepper, and a kick of jalapeño, this zesty recipe is packed with fresh, colorful ingredients. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and a touch of honey, every bite offers a perfect balance of savory sweetness and citrusy zest. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing "caviar" is perfect for dipping with tortilla chips, spreading on crackers, or adding a fresh twist to grilled meats, tacos, or salads. Whether served at summer barbecues or game-day gatherings, South Georgia Caviar is sure to be the star of your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can (drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 1 15-ounce can (drained and rinsed) Black-eyed peas
• 1.5 cups (fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained) Corn kernels
• 1 cup (diced) Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium (diced, any color) Bell pepper
• 0.5 medium (finely chopped) Red onion
• 1 small (seeded and finely diced) Jalapeño pepper
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans, drained and rinsed black-eyed peas, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, chopped red onion, diced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Gently stir until all the ingredients are well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Remove the caviar from the refrigerator and give it a quick stir before serving.

Step 7

Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or as a fresh topping for grilled meats, tacos, or salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1639.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1748.3

Total Fat 65.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2557.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.5g	0%
Total Sugars 61.4g
Protein 67.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 394.4mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 3251.5mg	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: 32.4%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 52.7%