Texas Caviar

Amidst the mounds of brisket, ribs, pork-laden beans, and other offending foods you'll find at the typical Texas barbecue, there's one dish that is actually vegan. Here's my favorite recipe for the dish known as Texas Caviar:

INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 cups chopped, seeded tomato
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 Tablespoon canned, chopped green chiles
2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar or white vinegar
1 Tablespoon minced, seeded jalapeno or serrano chile pepper
1 Tablespoon chopped, fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can corn
1 can black beans, drained
Fresh cilantro for garnish

PREPARATION:
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green onions, green chiles, vinegar, jalapeno or serrano chile pepper, chopped cilantro, olive oil, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, and black beans. Top with cilantro.

Along with pita chips, this makes a great appetizer to bring to parties. It also tastes great in a burrito with some mashed avocado.