Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar starts with a base of black-eyed peas, tomatoes, corn, and avocado. If you want more heat add a fresh sliced jalapeno pepper. Serve with tortilla chips for an appetizer.

Yield: Makes 10 to 12 appetizers

2  tablespoons  red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons hot sauce

1 1/2  teaspoons  salad oil

1  clove garlic, minced

1/8  teaspoon  pepper

1  firm-ripe avocado (about 10 oz.)

1  can (15 oz.) black-eyed peas

1  cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

2/3  cup  thinly sliced green onions

1/2  pound  Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped

Salt

1  bag tortilla chips