Mississippi Caviar

Southern and sophisticated, a quintessential American treat!

Ingredients 

• (3) 16 oz. cans black-eyed peas, drained

•  1/4 cup drained and finely chopped pimento

• 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper

• 1/2 cup finely chopped red pepper

• 3/4 cup finely chopped hot pepper

• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion

• 1 garlic clove, chopped

• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

• 2/3 cup olive oil

• 1 cup dijon mustard

• Dash of tabasco sauce

•  Tortilla chips or corn chips

Instructions

•  Step 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, bell peppers, hot peppers, onion, pimento and garlic. In a separate bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil and mustard and pour over the bean mixture. Mix thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and tabasco.
• Step 2. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Great with scoop tortilla chips!