Southern Caviar Black Eyed Peas

4.84 from 12 votes

Black eyed pea salad (Southern Caviar) with bacon, onions, garlic and a beat of heat - Authentic Southern side dish recipe that will have you eating Black-Eyed peas year round or maybe just for some good luck in the new year

Prep Time10 mins

Chill1 d

Total Time1 d 10 mins

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: black beans, black eyed peas, salsa, side dish, sidedish, southern caviar

Servings: people

Calories: 258kcal

Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

3 cans black eyed peas drained and rinsed
5 green onions thinly sliced
Roma tomato chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices bacon cooked and cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon cayenne/red pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
optional: 1 tsp cumin

Instructions

Mix drained peas, sliced green onions, chopped tomatoes and sliced bacon pieces together.
In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, cayenne, black pepper, salt and cumin.
Combine your seasoned dressing with black eyed pea bowl and mix well, taking care to cover all of peas well.
Refrigerate "Southern Caviar" overnight (or at least 4 hours) so flavors mingle and salad gets cold.
Prior to serving, mix well so any settling of dressing is incorporated into salad.

Notes

Black Eyed peas are a tradition on New Years. Many people eat them hot but this side salad is also a great way to eat your New Years good luck peas but in salad form!

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