Mississippi Caviar Recipe

No fish in this "caviar," just yummy veggies. This recipe is really easy.

• Meal Type: Dips
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red pepper
• 3/4 cup finely chopped hot peppers
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup drained, chopped pimento
• 1 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Salt
• Tabasco® sauce
• Tortilla chips

Directions

1. Combine peas, bell peppers, hot peppers, onion, pimento and garlic. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil and mustard and pour over the bean mixture; mix well. Season to taste with salt and Tabasco® sauce. With a wooden spoon or potato masher, mash the bean mixture slightly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Drain the "caviar" well and serve with tortilla chips.