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Fresh Cowboy Caviar with Black-Eyed Peas Salad

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A fresh, vibrant, and hearty salad featuring black-eyed peas, fresh veggies, and a zesty lime vinaigrette. Perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh corn kernels (or thawed frozen corn)
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup / 60 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional add-ins: avocado chunks, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse black-eyed peas under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Finely dice red and green bell peppers, halve cherry tomatoes, finely chop red onion, mince jalapeño if using, and roughly chop cilantro.
  3. If using fresh corn, cut kernels off two ears; if frozen, thaw and drain well. Add corn to a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until combined and slightly emulsified.
  5. Add black-eyed peas, diced vegetables, and chopped cilantro to the mixing bowl with corn. Pour dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
  6. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
  7. If adding avocado, fold it in just before serving to prevent browning. If salad feels dry after chilling, add a splash of olive oil or a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Rinse canned black-eyed peas and corn thoroughly to remove excess salt and canned flavor. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Chill salad at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Add avocado just before serving to avoid browning. Adjust jalapeño amount to control heat level.

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Keywords: cowboy caviar, black-eyed peas salad, healthy salad, quick salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad, summer salad, lime vinaigrette

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