Texas Caviar

About

Print Friendly and PDF

Serve this version of a black bean salsa at your next party with tortilla chips or enjoy it as a salad.

Number of Servings: 10 (33 G )

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 2 Hours

Ingredients

  • 2 - 15.5 ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained
  • 1 - 14.5 ounce can diced canned tomatoes, drained
  • 2 small jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped fine
  • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Extra cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 2 days. Before serving, adjust seasonings to taste, adding extra vinegar, salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a few sprigs of cilantro. Serve with pita chips, or baked corn tortilla chips.