Savory Thoughts: The Best Cowboy Caviar Recipe - Texas Caviar Ever {Bean Salsa Party Dip}

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.

Wash the vegetables thoroughly.

Remove the seeds and stems from the red bell pepper.

Slice the red bell pepper into even sizes and dice into bite-size pieces.

Transfer the diced red bell pepper to a large bowl.

Repeat the process with the orange bell pepper and add it to the bowl.

Dice the red onion and add it to the mixture with the bell peppers.

Add the sweet corn and black eyed peas to the bowl.

Drain and rinse the black beans before adding them to the mixture.

Add sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and white wine vinegar to the bowl.

Add olive oil and stir to combine all ingredients well.

Chop the cilantro and add it to the mixture if serving immediately.

Add lime juice (equivalent to one tablespoon) and stir to combine.

Taste the mixture to ensure it is to your liking.

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