Mississippi Caviar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 8 cloves)
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix (such as Good Seasons)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar

Preparation

Combine first 11 ingredients (peas through Italian seasoning) in a large bowl. Stir well.
Combine dressing mix, oil and vinegar. Pour over pea mixture. Stir well. Chill at least 2 hours.
Serve with tortilla chips. Makes about 8 cups.