Georgia Caviar

A salad doesn’t have to be complicated to be great. A few fresh ingredients, a few canned, with a great dressing, and you have a big batch of colorful salad that is sure to impress at your next family gathering. This Georgia caviar (sounds fancier than ‘some beans with pepper and onion and black-eyed-peas salad’) has a great crispy fresh crunch, sweetness from corn, and that great black-eyed pea flavor. The dressing has a bit of a hint of vinegar, with sweetness to offset it.

Georgia Caviar

Pretty. And Pretty Good, Too!

I grew up on black-eyed peas and I still love them. My dad is (apparently) required to have them at every meal. He grew up on them too. I can’t say any more about this Georgia caviar. I just keep looking at the picture and thinking, ‘dang, that was a great salad’. It really was. So refreshing.

Also try my Cowboy caviar, Buffalo Cowboy caviar and summer corn salad recipes.

This recipe was inspired by a recipe from Kimberly Schlapman.

Georgia Caviar
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Georgia Caviar

This Georgia caviar (sounds fancier than ‘some beans with pepper and onion and black-eyed-peas salad’) has a great crispy fresh crunch, sweetness from corn, and that great black-eyed pea flavor.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword pickled, salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 154kcal

Ingredients

For the dressing

For the salad

Instructions

For the dressing

  • Place sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the oil.

For the salad

  • Combine all ingredients except the salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with the dressing and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

4-Bean Salad

I love a good bean salad. But, this isn’t a good bean salad… it’s an amazing bean salad. The pickle sauce is so tasty, a combination of sweet and vinegar. I could probably just sit down and drink a glass of it by itself. The sauce is what makes this 4-bean salad something special.

A Special Salad

If I’d leave out the peppadew peppers this would be an above-average salad, and I’d be happy to take it to any family picnic or get-together. But, with the peppadew peppers it becomes something that everyone will talk about. They bring just the right amount of heat. They’re my new most-favorite thing. Perfect on hamburgers, hot dogs, in salads, on sandwiches, you name it.

4-Bean Relish (Salad)

If you can’t find peppadews, use the hot and sweet cherry peppers you can find at Trader Joe’s. If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s nearby, you can substitute chopped roasted red pepper, but you’ll want to add a spicy hot sauce to add some kick. This 4-bean salad needs some kick.

Also try my 7-bean salad. Are 7 beans better than 4? You be the judge!

4-Bean Relish (Salad)
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4-Bean Salad

I love a good bean salad. But, this isn’t a good bean salad… it’s an amazing bean salad.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword bean salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 345kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Gently mix all ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
  • Toss lightly before serving.
  • Note: This salad is even better the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.