July has been a crazy month, but summer classes are done, which means more time to dedicate to being a Modern Old Soul ;)

Here's a healthy and refreshing dip-type recipe that I received from a family member.

Texas Caviar

RECIPE

1 can black beans
1 can Pinto beans
1 can black eyed peas
2 (15 oz.) cans of white shoe peg corn (a white and yellow mixed corn will work well also)

1 chopped green pepper
1/2 chopped red pepper
I (2.25 oz.) can chopped jalapenos
1 chopped small red onion
1 cup chopped celery

Dressing:
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup sugar (or less, if desired)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 T. water
1 t. pepper

DIRECTIONS

Mix the first four ingredients (beans, peas, and corn) in a large strainer and rinse the beans.  Mix the next five ingredients in a large bowl with the rinsed ingredients.  Next, boil the dressing for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.  Allow to cool, then pour over the mix.

The great part about this recipe is that it can be altered in many ways.  Different beans can be used and the jalapenos could be eliminated, for example.

Just a warning, this recipe makes quite a lot, so it's perfect for taking to gatherings, etc.  It could be halved, but then a few half cans of beans would be left.  It does last a good amount of time in the fridge, though. 

These are my favorite crackers to eat with this recipe.. And once again, on the healthier side.

I hope you enjoy!

-Heidi