Mississippi caviar

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz) can black- eyed peas, drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 large tomatoes,seeded and diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper,diced
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic(about 8 cloves)
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro,chopped(about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper,seeded and finely chopped
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 (.7 ounce) pkg dry italian dressing mix(such as good seasonings)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

-Combine first 11 ingredients(peas through seasoning) in a large bowl
-Stir well
-Combine dressing mix,oil and vinegar
-Pour over pea mixture
-Stir well
-Chill at least 2 hrs
-Serve with tortilla chips