Thursday, December 30, 2010

Happy New Year - Threadgill's Texas Caviar

Cowpeas into caviar. Anything is possible in Texas. It's tradition to eat black eyed peas on New Years Day for good luck in the coming year.  This simple dish proves the perfection of canned black-eyed peas. The onion and bell pepper provide a delicate crunch,the vinegar a slight tang.  Enjoy these with tortilla chips or as a stand-alone salad.  

Happy 2011!


4 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and cooled (or canned)
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup diced red onion
1 green or red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon black pepper

Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir again before serving.

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