Cowboy Caviar - Sexy Bean Salad

black beans

🥗Healthier: canned black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and can be used interchangeably.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Start by making the dressing in the serving bowl with wine vinegar, salt, sugar, and grated garlic.

Set the dressing aside to let the garlic flavor infuse.

Finely chop the red bell pepper into tiny cubes.

Chop red onion into tiny cubes.

Select small cherry tomatoes, cut them in half, and add to the bowl.

Rinse and drain canned corn and black beans, then add to the bowl.

Chop jalapeño, removing the white part and seeds for less spiciness, and mince finely.

Whisk the olive oil into the dressing and taste for seasoning adjustments.

Combine all the finely chopped vegetables with the dressing and mix well.

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