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Fresh Cowboy Caviar Corn Salsa

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A vibrant and easy-to-make summer salsa combining fresh corn, beans, and crisp vegetables with a tangy lime dressing. Perfect for last-minute entertaining and crowd-pleasing at any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 medium ears) or thawed frozen corn
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 avocado, diced or ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco

Instructions

  1. Prep the fresh corn by removing husks and silk, then slice kernels off the cob to yield about 3 cups. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain well.
  2. Drain and rinse the black beans and black-eyed peas thoroughly under cold water to remove excess sodium and canning liquid. Drain well.
  3. Dice the red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, mince the jalapeño (remove seeds to reduce heat), halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the cilantro.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, beans, black-eyed peas, chopped vegetables, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over and gently toss until well coated. Fold in avocado or queso fresco if using.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Salsa can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use fresh corn for best sweetness and crunch. Rinse canned beans thoroughly to avoid metallic taste. Adjust jalapeño heat by removing seeds or adding more. Salsa tastes better after resting several hours or overnight. Add extra lime juice or salt before serving if needed. Avoid over-processing veggies to keep texture varied.

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