Mississippi Caviar

This version of the colorful and hearty salad is made with black beans, yellow corn, tomatoes, avocado, and Italian salad dressing, and flavored with pickled jalapeno peppers. It's traditional to eat beans or black-eyed peas on New Year's Day for good luck.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 184 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• hot pepper sauce to taste
• 1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
• 1 roma (plum) tomato, chopped - or more to taste
• 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno pepper rings, finely minced
• ½ cup Italian-style salad dressing, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, lightly stir together the corn, black beans, canned tomatoes with chilies, avocado, roma tomato, onion, jalapenos, and salad dressing until well combined. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce to taste. Refrigerate until serving.