Tennessee Caviar
Prep: 10 min., Chill: 2 hrs. Instead of fish eggs, this Southern version of caviar features down-home veggies. Make it a day ahead for the best flavor.
Yield: Makes 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 (15.8-ounce) can black-eyed peas
- 1 (11-ounce) can yellow corn with red and green bell peppers
- 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 1 cup hot picante sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Tortilla chips
Preparation
Rinse and drain peas and corn.
Stir together peas, corn, tomatoes, and next 5 ingredients in a serving bowl; cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips.
Member Ratings and Reviews
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Fabulous!! Had it at a wedding shower and everyone raved. It is not only delicious, it 's easy to scoop up, as well.07/10/06
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Served this at a small gathering. It was the 1st food to disappear with nearly 1/2 the women requesting the recipe. My finicky husband even asked when was I fixing this again.05/09/06





