Ultimate Cowboy Caviar! How To Make This Perfect BBQ Side Dish

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 a bowl, combine 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon honey.

Whisk the dressing together until the honey and salt dissolve, then set it aside.

In a large bowl, add 1 can of black beans (drained and rinsed) and 1 can of black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed).

Add 2 cups of corn (cut off the cob, or you can use frozen or canned corn that has been rinsed).

Incorporate 1/4 cup of diced pickled jalapeños, 1/2 cup of diced red onion, and 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers (yellow, orange, or red).

Add 1 cup of quartered cherry or grape tomatoes and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro.

Dice 2 avocados right before serving to prevent browning and add them to the mixture.

Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.

Give the dressing another whisk and pour it over the salad mixture, then stir again to combine everything.

Taste the Cowboy Caviar and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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