Southern Redneck Caviar

Gabby Goddess's Note:

Have fun with this dish. This is a great dish to experiment with, you can add or subtract ingredients to fit your personal taste. I have added black-eyed pea relish, jalapeños, and even pear relish on occasions, depending on my mood and what I had on hand. This is a fun dish and people of all ages love it.

• Total Time: 8 hrs
• Prep Time: 8 hrs
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 15

• 2 (15 7/8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
• 2 (10 ounce) cans shoe peg corn or 2 (10 ounce) cans corn, drained
• 2 (10 ounce) cans Ro-Tel tomatoes, drained
• 1 (15 7/8 ounce) can black olives, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped really small
• 1 red pepper, chopped really small
• 1 (15 7/8 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 larger purple onion, chopped really small
• 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped small
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, only if you want a bit of a kick to it)
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 16 ounces house Italian dressing or 16 ounces zesty Italian dressing

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving, so flavors can fuse (this is the key to this dish).
3. Serve with Tostitos Scoops or whatever chips you prefer.

Reviews

[MarshHen]

I love making this recipe for large gatherings. Since it does make alot, I make it in one large bowl all except for the diced onion, and then I divide it between two serving bowls and I add a little more onion and diced jalapeno to one bowl than I do for the other for those who prefer a little more heat. I found the recipe in a magazine at the doctor's office waiting room a few years ago. Once you make it and everyone tries it it's expected at every occasion. It's a keeper!

[Laura&Jason]

Very simple, universally loved, great for summer or fall parties! I just served this at a work luncheon and every one loved it. This recipe makes A LOT of dip. Easily enough for twice the number of people listed in the servings, so next time, I'll make half unless it's for a football game or longer party. I had to use my biggest bowl to hold it all.