Classic Texas Caviar

Appetizers

I adapted this texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now, I can't imagine a get-together at my house without this quick and healthy appetizer.

Average Rating: 4.8

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 5 cups.

Ingredients

2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
Tortilla chips

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the peas, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over black-eyed pea mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Stir in avocado just before serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 113 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 starch, 1/2 fat.