Texas Caviar Recipe

As promised, I'm back today to share my Texas Caviar recipe!

This recipe is tweaked from one given to me a few years ago...after eating half a bowl of it a at a party, the hostess thought it best if I had the recipe.  Now's it the #1 request I get when I offer to bring something to a party!

The ingredients can get a little costly, but it's definitely a crowd-pleaser, so I think it's worth it.  I know it looks like a lot of ingredients, but it goes fast.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup Splenda (I used to use sugar)
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsely
• 2 T minced garlic
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 4 oz. jar diced pimientos (these are usually with the olives at the store)
• 12 oz. can corn
• 12 oz. can black eyed peas
• 12 oz. can pinto beans

Method:

• Mix oil, vinegar, Splenda, salt, and pepper in a small pot, and heat until Splenda dissolves
• Remove from heat, add garlic and parsely, and let cool while you're prepping the veggies
• Wash and cut up fresh vegetables
• Drain pimientos
• Drain and rinse canned veggies
• Add all veggies together in a large bowl and stir to mix
• Add the mixture from the pot and mix well
• Cover and refrigerate until the party (This dish is better after it's had time to "meld", but it can be eaten right away if need be)
• Make a small take-home container for yourself to keep, and a second to send home with your mother-in-law (Hi!)
• Serve the rest with Fritos Scoops
• When everyone loves it and wants the recipe, direct them here!

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