Black Eyed Pea Dip: California-Style Texas Caviar - The Weary Chef

Ingredients

• 16 ounces bag frozen black eyed peas
• 2 teaspoons table salt
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 15 ounces can seasoned black beans drained and rinsed
• 10 ounces can tomatoes with green chiles OR tomatoes with chipotle drained well
• 11 ounces can whole kernel corn drained
• 1 cup shredded cabbage very finely chopped (optional)
• 2 jalapenos seeded and finely diced
• juice of one lime 2-3 tbsp.
• 1 ripe avocado diced (Do not dice until ready to serve.)
• hot sauce or cayenne pepper to taste optional
• Fritos and/or tortilla chips for dipping