Cowboy Caviar

Lisa Rice

Dressing:

¾ C cider vinegar

½ C sugar

½ C olive oil

1 T water

1 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

Heat just to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar.  Cool one hour.

Put in strainer:

2 cans shoepeg corn (white corn)

1 can black-eyed peas

1 can black beans

¼ can mild diced jalapeno peppers

1 2-oz. small jar diced pimentos

1 C chopped celery

1 C chopped green pepper

1 whole finely chopped red onion

Toss with dressing and refrigerate overnight.  Drain before serving.  Serve like a salsa with chips.  Add chicken and avocado if you wish.