What Are Black Eyed Peas? / How to make Texas Caviar Recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: creamy dressing

Plain yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers add crunch without the heat.

In a large bowl, mix together one 15-ounce can of black-eyed peas and one 15-ounce can of black beans.

Add one chopped green bell pepper and half an onion, chopped, to the bowl.

Incorporate one pint of quartered cherry tomatoes and one tablespoon of minced garlic.

Add two chopped jalapeño peppers and one bunch of chopped green onions to the mixture.

Sprinkle in half a teaspoon of ground coriander, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour in one 8-ounce bottle of your favorite zesty Italian dressing and toss everything together until well combined.

Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for about two hours.

After chilling, toss the mixture again and serve.

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