REAL Texas Caviar

Don't let all those other recipes fool you, there is only one real Texas recipe and I have it. This one has Texas ingredients like cilantro, mango, and of course avocado. I have to say it is really simple to make and will be a hit at any gathering wherever you live. I have to give credit where credit is due so a shout out to Nona my mother-in-law for sharing this with me. She has been making this for many years and so I adopted this one under the Chef Rico name and proud of it. With Nona's help, I first made it for a party of about 30 people and they cleaned out the bowl in no time. So get ready for a great party dip that will be a hit. (not actual picture, but close)

This recipe serves 25 + 

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 - 15 oz can pinto beans
• 1 - 15 oz  can black eyed peas
• 1 - 15 oz can black beans
• 1 - 15 oz can white corn
• 1 - 4 oz can diced jalapenos
• 1 small jar pimentos
• 1 mango fresh ( or 1- 15 oz can chopped)
• 2 - fresh firm avocados 
• 1 - medium size white onion
• 1 - medium size green pepper
• 1/2 cup - olive oil
• 1/4 cup - cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup - sugar
• 3/4 cup fresh cilantro

Preparation
1. Slice and chop the onion small, slice and chop the green pepper small, slice and chop the avocados medium size chunks, and remove stems from the cilantro and barely chop where leaves are in half.

2. Combine the olive oil, cider vinegar, and sugar into a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Then remove from the stove and let cool 10 minutes.

3. Drain well with a strainer each can of beans, the can jalapenos, the pimentos, and the corn and then combine into a large mixing bowl.

4. Next add all the ingredients together in the large mixing bowl and stir well. Pour the cooled oil, sugar, and vinegar over the bowl and mix in well. Next sprinkle in the cilantro and mix well together, BUT SAVE some of the cilantro for now.

5. For presentation pour the mixed ingredients into a large decorative dish and now sprinkle the rest of the cilantro over the mixture for color.

There you have it...REAL Texas Caviar from Chef Rico. Set out some large Frito scoops and they will EAT - IT - UP!

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