Cowboy Caviar

Dressing

• 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 
• 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano*
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper (about 1/2 tsp of each)

Salsa

• 1 (14.5 oz) can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 lb Roma tomatoes, diced small (about 3 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed according to package instructions
• 1 cup small diced green bell pepper
• 1 large semi-firm but ripe Hass avocado, peeled, cored and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion, rinsed and drained to remove harsh bite
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• tortilla chips , for serving