This classic Southern recipe (also known as Cowboy Caviar, especially in Texas) is from Lulu's Restaurant in Gulf Shore's Albama.  Owned by Jimmy Buffett's sister Lucy, Lulu's is a Parrot Head's paradise. The entire family will enjoy the casual atmosphere and tasty food and drinks at this expansive intra-coastal waterfront restaurant and bar.  Along with casual fare, including some first rate seafood and casual southern comfort food, Lulu's regularly offers live music - and you never know who might drop in.

Weather permitting, which is most of the time, the huge restaurant is open to balmy breezes coming in off the water. Recreational boats as well as enormous commercial barges regularly glide past Lulu's, or sometimes stop at the adjacent Homeport Marina, contributing to the restaurant's unique seaside atmosphere and giving diners lots of nautical scenery to gaze at.

Lulu's is located at the Homeport Marina at 200 East 25th Avenue in Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542. Call 251-967-LULU or visit their website at www.LuluBuffett.com.

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4 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup red pepper, finely chopped
1 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Dressing:
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously to dissolve sugar. Set aside.

2. Rinse and drain peas well. Place in a large glass or aluminum bowl.

3. Add remaining ingredients and dressing. Toss well. Transfer to plastic container, cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

4. Serve with LuLu’s Cha, Cha, Cha® chips or saltines crackers.