This recipe 'California Caviar' is from the Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar folks.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar—Roasted Garlic, Red Pepper, or Original

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1/4 tsp. salt

1 to 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced

1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

1 can (16 oz.) black beans or black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

1 large tomato, seeded and diced

1 yellow bell pepper, diced

1/3 cup chopped cilantro or parsley

1/4 cup sliced green onions

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Directions:

In a large bowl, combine rice vinegar, oil, salt, jalapeno and garlic; mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Serve with tortilla chips, bagel chips or crackers.

Makes about 4 cups.


If you are not familiar with Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar, give it a try. I was introduced to this lovely rice vinegar by a co-worker and have used it since that time. You can use it on meats, fish, fowl, veggies and fruits. I consider this product a 'must have' for my kitchen. See Related Link at right.