COWBOY CAVIAR
Corn, black beans, blackeye peas, onion, tomato, bell pepper, cilantro all in a sweet and savory dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Roma tomatoes diced (about 4 tomatoes)
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can whole kernel corn drained
- 1 can black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado diced (add just before serving)
DRESSING:
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup red white vinegar
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
Instructions
- Add tomato, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, corn, black beans, and blackeye peas to a bowl and toss together.
- In a separate small bowl, add the oil, vinegar, seasonings, and lime juice and stir together. Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, add the diced avocado and toss together.
- Serve with tortilla chips, on its own, or try over grilled chicken.
- Best when eaten the same day, but can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.