Eyes Of Texas Salad Recipes

BEST-EVER TEXAS CAVIAR

Steps:

• Mix the black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
• To make the dressing, stir the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to mix evenly.

BLACK EYES OF TEXAS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute ground beef and onions and until ground beef is lightly brown and onions are translucent. Stir in remaining ingredients except tortillas and cheese.
• Spread 1/3 of meat mixture in 9x13 baking dish. Alternate layers between tortillas and meat mixture beginning and ending with meat mixture. Sprinkle top with cheese and bake for 35 minutes or until bubbly.

BLACK "EYES OF TEXAS" CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Saute ground beef, onion and add garlic power until lightly browned, stirring to crumble meat. Stir in remaining ingredients, except tortillas and cheese. Alternating layer the mixture of meat and tortillas, beginning and ending with the meat mixture, in a large greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until bubbly.
• Serve with crackers or cornbread.

MARINATED BLACK EYED PEA SALAD, AKA TEXAS CAVIAR

Steps:

• In large glass bowl, combine all ingredients except garnish, stirring to mix well.
• If liquid does not cover peas in bowl, add a little more dressing.
• Marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Drain excess salad dressing, and spoon salad onto a shallow bowl lined with red cabbage leaves.
• Garnish with green onion tops.