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Texas Caviar {Mountain Mama Style}


  • Yield: A lot.

Ingredients

  • 114oz can Rotel, drained
  • 114 oz can black eyed peas, drained
  • 114 oz can black beans, drained
  • 8 oz fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 14oz can diced green chills
  • 4 scallions, sliced (white and green parts)
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 small bell pepper, diced (I like yellow or orange for color)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • small handful fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 0.6 oz packet Zesty Italian Salad Dressing mix
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Put all the ingredients except the Italian dressing mix, vinegar and oil into a large bowl.
  2. In a separate jar or bowl, mix the dressing packet with vinegar and oil. Stir to combine and pour over other ingredients.
  3. Bam. Done. Let this sit at least 4-6 hours before serving but is even better made the day before.
  4. Serve as a side dish or as a dip.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup