Black-eyed Peas Salsa

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This is adapted from a dish (L.A. Caviar) served at Lulu’s (Jimmy Buffet’s sister’s restaurant in Gulf Shores, Alabama). It’s an excellent  appetizer or side dish.

Serves lots

Salsa
3 (15-oz) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup red onion, diced
1 cup cilantro, finely chopped

Dressing
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup sugar
2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1. In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt and black pepper. Set aside.
2. In large glass bowl, toss together the black-eyed peas, all the bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onions and cilantro. Pour dressing over the black eyed-peas mixture, and toss to combine. Transfer to plastic container, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
3. Serve with tortilla chips.