EASY SPICY BEAN SALSA
(Serve with tortilla chips!)
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas or garbanzo beans
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 or yellow bell pepper
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
(you can use chopped fresh jalapenos instead, as many as you prefer!)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
(you can use chopped fresh tomatoes instead! about 2 cups)
1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
Red Pepper Flakes to taste for “heat” (optional)
In a medium bowl, combine black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno peppers and tomatoes. Season with Italian-style salad dressing and garlic; mix well. Cover, and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.