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Fresh Texas Cowboy Caviar Recipe with Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing

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A vibrant and fresh cowboy caviar salad featuring black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a creamy avocado lime dressing that adds a smooth, tangy twist. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) 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 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the canned black beans and black-eyed peas thoroughly.
  2. Chop the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, and mince the jalapeño if using.
  3. Chop the cilantro last to keep it fresh and vibrant.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Toss lightly to evenly distribute.
  5. In a food processor or blender, add the ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until silky smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  6. Pour the creamy avocado lime dressing over the mixed cowboy caviar. Fold gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld, or serve immediately if preferred.

Notes

If the dressing is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or more lime juice to loosen it. Ripe avocados are key for a creamy dressing. Rinse beans well to avoid metallic taste. Chilling the salad for 30 minutes enhances flavor melding. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing due to avocado dressing texture changes.

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Keywords: cowboy caviar, avocado lime dressing, black beans, black-eyed peas, fresh salad, Tex-Mex, easy recipe, healthy side dish

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