Susie's Salsa

Need a dish to pass for a 4th of July picnic?  Give this one a try, it is super delicious and VERY easy to make!  It is called New Orleans Salsa, but better known in my house as Susie's Salsa.  Susie is a dear friend of the family who introduced us to this scrumptious and HEALTHY dish, therefore we have renamed it "Susie's Salsa".

Prepare dressing first:

1/2 cup sugar (You can substitute sugar with Splenda if you would like.)

3/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

In a small saucepan:

Combine sugar, vinegar and oil

Bring to a boil while stirring.

Let cool.

 

 

Chop (small dice) ingredients

1 red pepper

1 green pepper

1 yellow pepper

1 orange pepper

1 large red onion

I use the small grid on this fantastic $10 kitchen tool, The Vidalia Chop Wizard.  It is so easy, quick and FUN to use.  I highly recommend buying one of these.  If you don't have one, you can just chop all of the ingredients with a knife.

Drain and rinse:

1 can white corn

2 cans of black beans

1 can of black-eyed peas

Combine all ingredients (including oil and vinegar combo) in a large bowl and stir together. This recipe makes a TON!

Serve with Tostitos Scoops or just eat like a salad, delicious either way.

Tastes even better after it sits for a while.  I recommend making it a few hours before you plan on serving it.  Even better, make it the day before and let it sit over night.

Enjoy!