Spicy Bean Salsa

Serves: 12                                                                         

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 8 hours 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

3 fresh jalapeno peppers

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

½ cup Italian-style salad dressing

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1 tsp cayenne pepper

½ cup fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS:
In a medium bowl, combine black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, onion, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes & cilantro. Season with Italian-style salad dressing and garlic salt; mix well. Cover, and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.

This salsa is best served with homemade pita chips which are easily made using pita pocket bread.  Cut each piece into small triangle shapes and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush each piece with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.  Bake in your oven for 12-15 minutes at 400F.