Description
LA Caviar Dip is a vibrant and flavorful Southern-inspired dish featuring black-eyed peas and a mix of colorful bell peppers, fresh vegetables, and a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing. This easy-to-make dip is perfect for parties and gatherings, offering a refreshing and hearty option served chilled with chips or crackers.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 4 (15-oz) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 chopped green bell pepper
- 1 chopped yellow bell pepper
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Dressing Ingredients
- ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Place the rinsed and drained black-eyed peas into a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped green, yellow, and red bell peppers, the chopped red onion, quartered cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped parsley. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cover the jar and shake vigorously until the sugar dissolves completely and the dressing is well emulsified.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables and beans are coated evenly with the dressing. Cover the bowl tightly.
- Chill and Marinate: Refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully and the dip to chill properly.
- Serve: Serve the LA Caviar Dip cold with tortilla chips or saltine crackers as a delicious appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- For best flavor, prepare the dip a few hours ahead of time to allow marination.
- You can adjust the sugar and salt levels according to your taste preference.
- This dip can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best texture and sweetness.
- For a spicy kick, add a finely chopped jalapeño to the base ingredients.
