Carolina Caviar

English

Noun

Carolina Caviar (uncountable)

1. (cooking) A side dish or dip made from black-eyed peas, to which may be added onion, tomatoes, corn, and spices.
   • 2006, Margaret McCullers Kocsis, Savvy Eating for the Whole Family: Whole Foods, Whole Family, Whole Life, Capital Books, →ISBN, page 218:

     Carolina Caviar / This makes a great side dish. You can also serve it with wholegrain crackers or pita chips for an hors d'oeuvre or a snack. 2 (15-ounce) cans black - eyed peas, drained and rinsed / 1 small sweet purple onion […]

   • 2017 January 20, The Editors of Southern Living, Southern Living Quick & Easy: Over 600 Of Our Best Fast & Delicious Dishes For Everyday Suppers, Time Inc. Books, →ISBN:

     […] Carolina Caviar / This isn't a real caviar, but rather a salsa made from black-eyed peas that, for Southerners, rivals the flavor of the ritzier roe. It marinates in Italian dressing, so spoon the spicy blend into a serving bowl using a slotted spoon.

   • 2018 August 6, Perre Coleman Magness, Southern Snacks: 77 Recipes for Small Bites with Big Flavors, UNC Press Books, →ISBN:

     Carolina Caviar is a popular, hearty tailgating snack and the perfect party dip for New Year's Day, when eating black-eyed peas is said to bring good luck.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Carolina,‎ caviar.