\"texas caviar\" salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonCooking oil
2Yellow summer squash; thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 1/2 cups)
1Jalapeno peppers; seeded and chopped, about 2 tablespoons* (up to 2)
2Cloves garlic;, minced
½teaspoonCumin seed;, crushed
1can(16-oz) black-eyed peas; rinsed and, drained
1Green onion; sliced, (2 tablespoons)
1teaspoonSnipped fresh cilantro
¼teaspoonSalt
2mediumsTomatoes; cut into thin wedges

Directions

In a medium skillet heat oil; cook squash, peppers, garlic and cumin, uncovered, for 8 minutes or till squash is tender, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat; let cool. Combine squash mixture with peas, green onion, cilantro, and salt. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Toss tomato wedges with chilled squash mixture before serving. Makes 4 side-dish servings. Typed by Ethel Snyder <essie49@...> Date: Sept. 21, 1997 NOTES : *Note: Because hot peppers contain oils that can burn eyes, lips and sensitive skin, wear plastic gloves while preparing and be sure to wash hands thoroughly afterward.

Recipe by: Better Homes and Gardens magazine -- May 1997 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #795 by essie49@... (Ethel R Snyder) on Sep 21, 1997