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Fresh Cowboy Caviar Texas Style Salad

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A fresh, vibrant, and easy-to-make Texas-style salad featuring black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a healthy side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 150 g), fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • ½ small red onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the canned black-eyed peas and black beans thoroughly under cold water. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Halve the grape tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, finely chop the jalapeño (if using), dice the red onion, and chop the fresh cilantro. Keep all veggies prepped for easy addition.
  3. If using fresh corn, slice kernels off the cob with a sharp knife; if frozen, thaw and drain excess water. Add corn to the beans in the mixing bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Pour the dressing over the beans and veggies in the large bowl. Gently toss with a spatula or spoon until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Add diced avocado last to avoid mashing and gently fold it in.
  7. Serve immediately for maximum freshness or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and remove metallic taste. Add avocado last to avoid mashing. Chill for 30 minutes to deepen flavors. Adjust spice level by adding more jalapeño or cayenne powder. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; keep avocado separate to prevent browning.

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