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Carolina caviar
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en cuisine A side dish or dip made from black-eyed peas, to which may be added onion, tomatoes, corn, and spices.
en 2006 Margaret McCullers Kocsis Savvy Eating for the Whole Family: Whole Foods, Whole Family, Whole Life Capital Books 9781933102191 218 Carolina Caviar / This makes a great side dish. You can also serve it with wholegrain crackers or pita chips for an hors d'oeuvre or a snack. 2 (15-ounce) cans black - eyed peas, drained and rinsed / 1 small sweet purple onion
en 2017-01-20 The Editors of Southern Living Southern Living Quick & Easy: Over 600 Of Our Best Fast & Delicious Dishes For Everyday Suppers Time Inc. Books 9780848754297 Combine all ingredients except avocado. Gently stir in avocado. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips or grilled fish or chicken. Makes about 6 cups. / Carolina Caviar / This isn't a real caviar, but rather a salsa made from black-eyed peas that, for Southerners, rivals the flavor of the ritzier roe. It marinates in Italian dressing, so spoon the spicy blend into a serving bowl using a slotted spoon.
en 2018-08-06 Perre Coleman Magness Southern Snacks: 77 Recipes for Small Bites with Big Flavors UNC Press Books 9781469636696 Carolina Caviar is a popular, hearty tailgating snack and the perfect party dip for New Year's Day, when eating black-eyed peas is said to bring good luck.
en pimento cheese.
en Carolina caviar
See also
en Texas caviar a similar dish, whose recipes may overlap