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Fresh Texas Cowboy Caviar Recipe with Easy Avocado Lime Dressing for Summer Parties

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A quick and easy Texas cowboy caviar salad featuring black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, and a creamy avocado lime dressing. Perfect for summer parties, potlucks, or a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (grilled optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Water as needed to thin dressing (start with 1-2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the canned black beans and black-eyed peas. Thaw frozen corn if using. If grilling corn, char over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, then cut kernels off the cob.
  2. Dice the bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add water one tablespoon at a time if dressing is too thick.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  5. Pour the avocado lime dressing over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid watery dressing. Make the dressing last to keep it vibrant green. Gently toss to avoid mashing tomatoes. If dressing thickens after chilling, stir in water or lime juice before serving. Can substitute black beans with kidney beans or chickpeas. For vegan, replace honey with agave or maple syrup.

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