Classic Texas Caviar

Texas caviar, also called cowboy caviar, is a bean salad consisting of black-eyed peas lightly pickled in a vinaigrette dressing, often eaten as a dip with tortilla chips.

Whatcha Need:

• 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
• 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
• 2 Tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
• Tortilla chips

Whatcha Do:

1. In a large bowl, combine the peas, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over black-eyed pea mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. Stir in avocado just before serving. Serve with chips.