Cowboy Salsa

Cowboy salsa is loaded with great healthy ingredients and makes a tasty dip with tortilla chips, packed in lettuce wraps or served alongside roasted meats and vegetables.

Course Side, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Cowboy Caviar, Cowboy Salsa

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 319kcal

Author Nicole Shroff

Ingredients

270 g fresh tomatoes 1½ cups, diced
225 g bell pepper 1 medium size/ 1½ cups, diced, any colour-red, green, yellow or orange
400 g corn 15 oz can, drained or 1½ cups frozen (no need to thaw)
400 g black eyed peas 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
400 g black beans 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
100 g red onion 1 medium size, diced
1 large jalapeño seeds removed or left in for more heat, diced, or picked
30 g fresh parsley ½ cup, or fresh cilantro (coriander), roughly chopped

Dressing

80 ml olive oil ⅓ cup
45 ml white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons
30 ml lime juice 2 tablespoons
5 g sugar 1 teaspoon
1 medium clove garlic chopped small
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Topping

1 medium avocado diced

Instructions

Add 270 g fresh tomatoes, 225 g bell pepper, 400 g corn, 400 g black eyed peas, 400 g black beans, 100 g red onion, 1 large jalapeño and 30 g fresh parsley to a large mixing bowl and mix well till combined and set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine 80 ml olive oil, 45 ml white wine vinegar, 30 ml lime juice, 5 g sugar, 1 medium clove garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper and whisk till fully combined.
Pour dressing over the salsa mixture and toss well till all ingredients are coated in dressing. Add 1 medium avocado (diced) and toss before serving, enjoy with tortilla chips or wrapped in lettuce leaves.

Notes

Make ahead - This salsa is even better if made a few hours earlier or the day before to give the flavours time to come together. Add the avocado just before serving as it will darken and become mushy when exposed to air.

Storing - Keeps in a sealed container (without the avocado) in the fridge for up to 3 days. We do not recommend freezing.

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