This easy Cajun Caviar is Aunt Cookie’s spicy vegetarian bean dip recipe with black-eyed peas. Also known as Texas Caviar, you’ll love this easy southern appetizer.
Best Southern Cajun Caviar Recipe
This delicious spicy Cajun Caviar recipe comes from my friend Laura who grew up in Louisiana. I was thrilled when she shared her Aunt Cookie’s famous Cajun Caviar recipe with us. Anyone who enjoys bean dip, will love this recipe!
In the south, eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is considered good luck.
Not a fan of regular black-eyed peas? Then this dip is just the thing to serve for your New Years Day brunch!
What is Cajun Caviar?
Cajun Caviar is a fun name given to this spicy southern snack! It’s basically vegetarian bean dip made with black-eyed peas, onions, pimentos, green peppers, Italian Dressing and balsamic vinegar.
Even though they are called peas, black-eyed peas are actually in the bean family. Once you make this recipe, you’ll have a delicious healthy gluten-free bean dip with a spicy kick.
What Do You Serve with Cajun Caviar?
Laura’s Aunt Cookie served her dip with Fritos. I think the salty corn flavor makes your Cajun Caviar complete. You can also serve this dip with tortilla chips or bagel chips.
You might also love these dip recipes:
How to Make Aunt Cookie’s Cajun Caviar
This dip may not look very appetizing, but I’m not kidding, once I tasted it… I became a huge Cajun Caviar fan and had to have the recipe!
Thanks to Laura’s Aunt Cookie for such a delicious and very easy cajun appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 small jar Chopped Pimientos
- 2 cans Trappey’s Black-Eyed Peas
- 1 bunch Green Onions, Chopped
- 2 Green Bell Peppers, Chopped
- 1 Large Onion, Chopped
- 1 package Good Seasons Zesty Italian Dressing
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
Directions
- Combine chopped onion, peppers, green onions in large bowl.
- Drain black-eyed peas and pimiento and add to bowl.
- Make dressing according to directions.
- Mix all ingredients and refrigerate.
Print the recipe below.
Aunt Cookie’s Cajun Caviar Dip
Ingredients
- 1 jar Chopped Pimientos Small Jar
- 2 cans Trappey's Black-Eyed Peas
- 1 bunch Green Onions diced
- 2 Green Bell Peppers diced
- 1 Large Onion diced
- 1 package Good Seasons Zesty Italian Dressing
- ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Combine chopped onion, peppers, green onions in large bowl.
- Drain black-eyed peas and pimiento and add to bowl.
- Make dressing according to directions.
- Mix all ingredients and refrigerate.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally Published July 13, 2009 – Updated Sept 2021
How pretty are you? : )
Life with Kaishon’s last blog post..Is it time for Z already?
I’ve always seen this recipe but I have never tried it. Looks great.
You look great too, nice and rested 🙂
Brenda’s last blog post..Grilled Sweet Potatoes/TMTT
Looks very interesting and you know this would be a great New Years Dish! I think black eyed peas are supposed to be good luck or something. Or something.
Hi Amy. Welcome to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday. I enjoyed exploring your blog. Love the cajun caviar recipe. I hope you come back to participate again.
Lisa@Blessedwithgrace’s last blog post..Tempt My Tummy Tuesday….Black Bean Salad
They say great minds think a like. You’re so right….it doesn’t look good at all but once you start eating it….yum! Thanks for joining in. 🙂
Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam’s last blog post..Delicious Dips for any Get Together
I’ve heard of Texas Caviar- but not Cajun- I’m always up for trying something new-
Glad you had a relaxing mini getaway- I think I need one of those…..because man, I would have to use all the tools in photo shop to look half way presentable right now =)
Teresa’s last blog post..Little Birthday Party-
I am just not too sure of this one Amy (sorry Aunt Cookie!) but can I just say that your photography skillz can make anything and everything look good?! You are the food photography queen! 😉
You’re looking good in that vacation photo Hot Stuff!
Angie from theArthurClan’s last blog post..My Little Stinker. Literally.
I think this recipe looks delish! Thanks for sharing and your pic is gorgeous 🙂
Mommyof2girlz’s last blog post..MckLinky Blog Hop
GIRL~~~you look maaahvelous! I mean it.. oh my gosh, you should be a model! You are stinkin’ gorgeous… and I doubt that one facial could make ThAT much difference!
Anyway…the Cajun Caviar looks so yummy.. I’ll have to try it. I do a salsa/dip with black beans, shoepeg corn, chopped tomatoes, vidalia onion, green pepper (or a can of chopped green chilis for a little more spice), fresh cilantro, fresh lime/lemon juice, chopped garlic.. and sometimes I add sliced olives or chopped avocado, too. It’s just unreal how yummy it is.. I don’t even need a scooper. I can just put some in a bowl and eat it, and I am HAPPY! Oh yum.. I think I’ll have to make that tomorrow….
Pam D’s last blog post..I Heart Faces-Week 27-Sports in Action and Pets