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Fresh Loaded Cowboy Caviar Recipe with Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing

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A vibrant, chunky salad featuring black beans, corn, and tomatoes tossed in a creamy avocado lime dressing. This easy, fresh recipe is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons water (to thin, adjust as needed)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the black beans and black-eyed peas thoroughly (approx. 3 minutes).
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper and red onion, chop the cilantro, and finely chop the jalapeño if using (approx. 7 minutes).
  3. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (approx. 2 minutes).
  4. In a food processor or blender, combine the avocado, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, water, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting water to desired consistency (approx. 5 minutes).
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently fold with a spatula to coat without mashing the ingredients (approx. 2 minutes).
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld (minimum 30 minutes, up to 2 hours).
  7. Before serving, gently stir and adjust seasoning with salt or lime juice if needed.

Notes

Keep avocado dressing airtight if not using immediately to prevent browning. Chill salad for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Gently fold dressing to avoid mashing beans and veggies. Dressing can be made ahead and stored up to 24 hours in fridge.

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Keywords: cowboy caviar, avocado lime dressing, black beans salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad, easy salad recipe, potluck recipe

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