Southern Caviar Black Eyed Peas
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
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 258kcal
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!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 752mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g