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Cowboy Caviar

This is basically Texas salsa that doubles as a filling salad - it's got enough beans and veggies to be a light meal but works perfectly as a dip too. The lime dressing keeps everything bright and the avocado from turning brown.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Salad Base

  • 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black-eyed peas 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn 12 oz, drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes finely diced
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • 1 bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Lime Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 tsp lime zest
  • 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Add olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, rice wine vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a jar and shake until combined.
  • Dice tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and seeded jalapeño into small uniform pieces.
  • Dice avocados and toss with 2-3 Tbsp of the dressing to prevent browning.
  • Combine black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, diced vegetables, dressed avocado, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  • Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
  • Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips or let sit 30 minutes for flavors to meld.