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Fresh Cowboy Caviar Black Bean Salad Recipe Easy Zesty Lime Dressing

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A fresh and zesty black bean salad with crunchy veggies and a tangy lime dressing, perfect for quick meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 150 g), fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes (about ¼ cup / 60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the black beans under cold water and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Dice the red and green bell peppers into small, even pieces.
  3. Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
  4. If using jalapeño, seed and finely chop it carefully.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, honey, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Pour the dressing over the bowl of veggies and beans. Gently toss with a large spoon or salad tossers to combine evenly without mashing the beans.
  7. Optionally, let the salad rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Before serving, taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.

Notes

Rinse canned beans well to reduce excess salt and starch. Dice veggies evenly for balanced texture. Remove jalapeño seeds to control heat. Dress salad just before serving or before resting to keep flavors fresh. Salad can rest 10-15 minutes to meld flavors. Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature. For vegan option, replace honey with agave nectar or maple syrup.

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