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Cowboy Caviar

By Christina
Yields: 12 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
This cowboy caviar recipe is fresh, colorful, simple, and packed with nutrients. It is often served as a dip with tortilla chips and also makes a great salad for a healthy and light summer side dish or lunch. Always a big hit at potlucks and parties!

Ingredients

For the Vegetables

  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can sweet corn, drained
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, seeds removed and cut into small cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into small cubes
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into small cubes
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup (20 g) cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced

For the Dressing

  • 1/3 cup (75 g) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) white wine vinegar, or red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice (from 1-2 limes)
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1.4 g) ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.8 g) garlic powder

Instructions

  • For the Vegetables: In a large bowl, add the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeno (if using), and onion.
  • For the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and stir well to combine.
  • Cover and chill for 1 hour to give the flavors a chance to marry. Fold in the cilantro and avocado just before serving. Serve with tortilla chips if you wish.

Notes

Storage Instructions: Cowboy caviar is best the day it is made. It will keep in the refrigerator stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Make-Ahead Instructions: Cowboy caviar can be made ahead of time. I recommend making it no more than 1 day in advance, be sure to then add the avocado just before serving to avoid the avocado from getting brown.
Adapted from Spend With Pennies.

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