Cowboy Caviar

Very quick and easy to prepare! Use as a cold main dish, side dish or dip for tortilla chips.

Salad

1 15 oz. can black beans, drained

1 15 oz. can red kidney beans, drained

1/2 cup frozen corn

1 large stalk celery, chopped

3 Tablespoons minced red onion

Dressing

1/2 cup mild salsa

1 Tablespoon lime or lemon juice

1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder

In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients. In a small bowl or cup, mix the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving.

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Optional: chopped avocado, chopped tomato, chopped bell pepper, chopped jalapeno, minced fresh parsley or cilantro

Substitute cooked black-eyed peas (aka cowpeas) for the red kidney beans.