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Fresh Cowboy Caviar with Black-Eyed Peas Salad

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A quick, easy, and healthy summer salad featuring creamy black-eyed peas, fresh veggies, and a tangy lime dressing. Perfect for light lunches, side dishes, or summer potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas (or one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. If using canned black-eyed peas, drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water. If cooking from dry, soak overnight and boil until tender but not mushy (about 45 minutes). Drain and let cool.
  2. Dice the red and green bell peppers into small, even pieces (about ¼ inch). Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion. Mince the jalapeño after removing seeds if you want less heat.
  3. Slice fresh corn kernels off the cob carefully. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain to avoid watering down the salad.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine black-eyed peas, chopped vegetables, corn, jalapeño, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors marry.
  7. Before serving, stir the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.

Notes

Do not overcook black-eyed peas to avoid mushy texture. Letting the salad rest for at least 30 minutes or overnight enhances flavor. Use fresh, firm cherry tomatoes and good quality extra virgin olive oil for best taste. Jalapeño is optional and can be adjusted for heat preference. Salad is best served chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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