7.24.2006
Texas Caviar
Ah... an oldie but a goodie.
This recipe was given to me by Norma Lampariello, a fabulous cook. I've gotten a few no-fail recipes from Norma. This one is a little labor-tedious, as there's a lot of chopping and dicing involved, but well worth the time!
2 cans black beans - drained & rinsed
2 cans black eyed peas - drained & rinsed
4 spring onions - chopped
1 cup cilantro - chopped
2 ribs celery - dice
1/2 cup pickled jalapenos - diced (adjust amount to taste)
2 bell peppers - diced (use any color to make it pretty)
Dressing:
1/2 cup red wine vinegar (balsamic is very tasty too!)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 cloves garlic - minced
1/2 teaspoon salt - optional
Mix beans, peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, onions and celery in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over bean mixture and combine gently. Refrigerate overnight, making sure to gently stir the mixture at least once while salad is marinating.
Serve as a side dish or with tortilla chips as a dip.
This recipe was given to me by Norma Lampariello, a fabulous cook. I've gotten a few no-fail recipes from Norma. This one is a little labor-tedious, as there's a lot of chopping and dicing involved, but well worth the time!
2 cans black beans - drained & rinsed
2 cans black eyed peas - drained & rinsed
4 spring onions - chopped
1 cup cilantro - chopped
2 ribs celery - dice
1/2 cup pickled jalapenos - diced (adjust amount to taste)
2 bell peppers - diced (use any color to make it pretty)
Dressing:
1/2 cup red wine vinegar (balsamic is very tasty too!)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 cloves garlic - minced
1/2 teaspoon salt - optional
Mix beans, peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, onions and celery in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over bean mixture and combine gently. Refrigerate overnight, making sure to gently stir the mixture at least once while salad is marinating.
Serve as a side dish or with tortilla chips as a dip.
# posted by Jal J : 4:00 PM
