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Cowboy Caviar (Un-Tested) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
SALAD
1 15oz. can black beans
1 15oz. can black eyed peas
1 bell pepper (any color)
2 Roma tomatoes
1 jalapeño
1/4 red onion
1/4 bunch fresh cilantro

DRESSING
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 fresh lime (2 Tbsp juice)
1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp chili powder*
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
Directions:
Directions:
1) Rinse and drain both cans of beans in a colander. Let the excess water drain as you prepare the vegetables.
2) Finely dice the bell pepper, tomatoes, jalapeño, and red onion. Try to dice the vegetables into pieces that are roughly the same size as the beans. For a less spicy salad, scrape the seeds out of the jalapeño before dicing. Roughly chop the cilantro. Place the drained beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
3) In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, 2 Tbsp of juice from the lime, balsamic vinegar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and sugar. Pour the dressing over the salad, then stir until everything is well coated. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
10
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15M Prep = 15M Total
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
COWBOY CAVIAR VARIATIONS
One of the best things about this bean salad is that it is extremely versatile. You can customize this recipe to give it your own personal touch. Here are a couple substitutions and add-ins that will make it your own:

Add avocado for a creamy finish
Skip the jalapeño to make it mild, or keep the jalapeño and add a few dashes of hot sauce to make it extra spicy
Substitute green onion for the red onion to make the salad more mild
Add sweet corn for more color and flavor variation
Add ½ tsp smoked paprika to the dressing for a smokier finish

 

 

 

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