Cowboy Caviar Recipe: You Won't Believe How AMAZING It Is!

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Edamame offers a similar texture and nutritional profile.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Banana peppers provide a milder heat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and neutral in flavor.

Dice 2 roma tomatoes, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 orange bell pepper into small pieces, about a half cup each.

Dice 1 cup of red onion and set aside.

Chop about a half cup of cilantro finely and set aside.

In a large bowl, drain and rinse 1 can of black beans and 1 can of black-eyed peas.

Add 16 ounces of thawed frozen sweet corn to the bowl.

Add the diced red onion, orange bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the bowl.

Add the diced roma tomatoes to the bowl and gently mix everything together.

Add the chopped cilantro to the mixture and set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of chili powder.

Add 1/3 cup of sugar to the dressing and mix well, adjusting sweetness and tartness to taste.

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a couple of hours to allow flavors to meld, or overnight if desired.

Before serving, dice 2 avocados and add them to the mixture, drizzling with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Serve with corn chips.

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