Cowboy Salad

I am so excited to share one of my VERY favorite summer recipes with you.
I can't believe I haven't shared this with you before.
I have been making this recipe for about 10 years & it's a staple for us during the summer months.
It's also one of my go-to salads when I need to bring something to a party.
I got this recipe from one of my bridal showers when the host had everyone bring a recipe card with their favorite recipe on it to my shower.
It is so fresh & healthy!
We call it....

Cowboy Salad
 (but I have also heard people refer to it as Cowboy Caviar)

Here is what you need:

2 cans of white corn, drained
1 can black eyed peas, drained
1 can black beans, drained
5 or 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
4 avocados, chopped
1 red onion, chopped (I buy the pre-chopped onions)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch of cilantro, chopped (Mine is from my garden!)
Juice from 4 limes
Salt & Pepper to taste

 

Directions:

 Rinse and drain the black eye peas...

 Rinse & Drain the Black beans....

And, Rinse & Drain the 2 cans of white corn....

Add to a large bowl:

Chop up the green bell pepper:

Chop the tomatoes:

Chop up the cilantro:

Add the chopped bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro and red onion to the bowl:

Stir everything together:

Once you are ready to serve, chop up the avocado & put on top:

Then squeeze the juice of 4 limes on top of the avocados:

Add some salt & pepper to taste and stir everything together:

This salad is so refreshing! You can serve it as a side salad or you can serve it with tortilla chips as a dip:

This is a perfect salad/dip to bring to BBQ's or parties this summer!

I hope you love this healthy & refreshing recipe as much as we do!
Enjoy!