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CLASSIC TEXAS CAVIAR

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I adapted this texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now, I can't imagine a get-together at my house without this quick and healthy appetizer. -Becky Oliver, Fairplay, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CLASSIC TEXAS CAVIAR

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Don't bother with soaking and cooking beans for Classic Texas Caviar - the canned variety works well. But skip the bottled dressing, and take a little extra time to measure your own vinegar, oil and spices.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Bean Dip Recipes

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 (15.8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
2 fresh medium jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 small onion, cut into small dice
½ yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into small dice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil (not extra virgin)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 2 days. Before serving, adjust seasonings to taste, adding extra vinegar, salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 112.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g