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Fresh Cowboy Caviar Salad Bowl

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A colorful, zesty salad bowl featuring black beans, corn, fresh veggies, and a tangy lime-cumin dressing. Perfect for quick entertaining and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears) or thawed frozen corn
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the black beans well.
  2. Cut cherry tomatoes in half, dice red and green bell peppers, finely chop red onion, and mince jalapeño if using.
  3. Roughly chop cilantro and dice avocado last to keep it fresh.
  4. If using fresh corn, shuck and cut kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw in cold water and drain thoroughly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
  8. Gently fold in diced avocado last to avoid mashing, or serve avocado on the side.
  9. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
  10. Before serving, if the salad seems dry, add a splash more olive oil or lime juice.

Notes

Drain beans and corn well to avoid sogginess. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Chill salad for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Add avocado last to keep it fresh. Adjust heat by removing jalapeño seeds or adding smoked paprika or cayenne for more spice.

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