Texas Caviar
Serves 6

Ingredients

⅓ cup red wine vinegar

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon sugar

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon table salt

½ teaspoon pepper

2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed

6 scallions, sliced thin

1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped

1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped

2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced

1 celery rib, chopped fine

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Whisk ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper together in large bowl.

2. Add 2 rinsed cans black-eyed peas; 6 thinly sliced scallions; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced; 1 finely chopped celery rib; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; and ¼ cup chopped parsley and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for at least 1 hour before serving.