Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup sugar (see notes)
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced1 (15 ounce)
  • can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed1 (15 ounce)
  • can black beans, drained and rinsed1 (11 ounce)
  • can super sweet corn, drained (see notes)
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro (from 1 bunch)

The Fun Part

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, white wine vinegar, chili powder, and salt.
  2. Add tomatoes, black-eyed peas, beans, corn, red onion, and bell peppers. Stir to combine.
  3. Stir in cilantro. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight to blend flavors.

Notes