Viral Cowboy Caviar (Print Version)

Colorful Tex-Mex bean and corn salsa bursting with zesty flavors and fresh veggies. Great with chips or as a hearty salad.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beans & Legumes

01 - 425 g canned black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 425 g canned black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables

03 - 170 g cherry tomatoes, diced
04 - 160 g sweet corn kernels, drained if canned or thawed if frozen
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
08 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
09 - 15 g fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 45 ml red wine vinegar
12 - 15 ml fresh lime juice
13 - 5 g honey or agave syrup
14 - 5 g ground cumin
15 - 2.5 g chili powder
16 - 2.5 g salt, or to taste
17 - 1.25 g black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, black-eyed peas, diced cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, red and green bell peppers, finely chopped red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, honey or agave syrup, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips or as a hearty side salad.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just twenty minutes no cooking required
  • Full of plant based protein and fiber
  • Easily customizable for spice lovers or those who prefer it mild
  • Works as a dip side or hearty salad dish
  • Uses only simple affordable ingredients you can find at any grocery store
02 -
  • Cowboy Caviar is naturally gluten free and dairy free
  • It is packed with plant protein and dietary fiber
  • The flavors get even better after a night in the fridge
03 -
  • Chop all vegetables into bite size pieces so every scoop gets a little of everything
  • Always let the salad chill before serving even thirty minutes makes a noticeable difference in flavor
  • Taste and adjust seasoning just before serving the vegetables soak up the dressing so you might need a pinch more salt or acid

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