Cowboy Caviar Vibrant Salad (Printable Version)

Colorful black beans and corn tossed with peppers and tangy lime vinaigrette for a fresh dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beans and Vegetables

01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
02 - 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained or 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen corn
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 1 medium tomato, diced (optional)
07 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
08 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Lime Vinaigrette

09 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
11 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, red onion, tomato if using, jalapeño if using, and chopped cilantro.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, optional honey or agave, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until thoroughly blended.
03 - Pour the vinaigrette over the combined ingredients and toss gently to evenly coat all components.
04 - Allow the salad to rest for at least 10 minutes to enable flavors to integrate fully.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature, ideal as a salad, dip with tortilla chips, or taco topping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It costs about eight dollars to make and tastes better after sitting in the fridge for two days
  • The dressing works on literally everything from salad greens to roasted sweet potatoes
02 -
  • The recipe doubles and triples beautifully for parties without needing any other adjustments
  • Avocado turns brown and mushy if you add it too early, so fold it in right before serving
03 -
  • Use canned beans with no salt added so you can control the seasoning yourself
  • Make a double batch of the dressing and keep it in a jar for quick salads all week
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