Wasn't there an '80s band called "Salt n Pepa"? Unfortunately, for this trope at least, from what I can tell, they're an all African-American(touch of Latina?) trio.

Where can I get me a set of those hugging salt and pepper shakers? Because d'aaaaaaawwww.

I like the sound of how an alternate version is a pairing of a white character with a Hispanic character called a Cafe con Leche, but who says that's what it's called?