Tennessee Caviar

This is great for any gathering, but it's especially good for New Year's Day bowl ames when you want the good luck that black-eyed peas bring! (Recipe from Sarah DeYoung, Maryville Tennessee)

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 30

Ingredients

• 3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
• 1  large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  jalapeno pepper
• 1⁄2 hot salsa
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 3⁄4 cup  sliced green olives
• 3⁄4 cup  Italian salad dressing
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

1. Combine peas, green pepper, onion, jalapeños, salsa, vinegar, olives, and salad dressing in bowl; mix well.
2. Stir in bay leaves and salt (optional).
3. Chill, covered, overnight.
4. Remove bay leaves and serve with dip-sized corn chips.