Cowboy Caviar Fresh Dip (Print Version)

A colorful blend of beans, avocado, tomatoes, and corn with a tangy lime dressing for any gathering.

# Ingredients:

Vegetables and Legumes

01 - 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
02 - 2 avocados, diced
03 - ⅓ cup red onion, diced
04 - 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
05 - 15 ounces canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
06 - 1½ cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
07 - 1 bell pepper, diced, any color
08 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
09 - ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Dressing

10 - ⅓ cup olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
12 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
14 - ½ teaspoon salt
15 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
16 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Serving

17 - Tortilla chips, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, avocados, red onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, thawed corn, bell pepper, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently to blend evenly.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the combined ingredients and toss thoroughly to coat all components. Refrigerate until serving. Stir well before presenting if not served immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Toss the dip gently to avoid mashing the avocado while mixing.