Jim Vlasic's Marinated Bean Salsa

By KRed

At Emu dinner's at the Vlasic's we've had this dip a few times. We eat so much of it that I'm not very hungry for dinner!

See also my recipe for bean/corn salsa. Other additions: Basil, oregano, (canned chopped tomatoes seem to water it down), balsamic vinegar, avocado, lime juice, garlic, red pepper flakes. Another web site for inspiration: http://cookieandkate.com/2015/cowboy-caviar-recipe/

Ingredients

• 1 Can (15oz) black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans
• 1 can golden white whole kernel corn drained = 3 ears fresh corn
• 1 med. red onion, diced - or white onion
• 1 small red (or green) sweet pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (or Jim used a can of chopped green chilis)
• 1/3 fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped and/or fresh or dried basil chopped 1/8 cup
• 3 tomatoes finely chopped, or 1 can chopped tomato
• Marinade
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2/3 cup sugar (a little sweet for me, maybe use less)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first ingredients in a large bowl. Combine the marinate and pour over bean/veggie mix. Let marinade at least two hours.