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Cowboy Salad

Ingredients

- 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas or black beans, drained
- 1/2 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 3 green onions
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 avocado, optional
- 1/2 tablespoon oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar or lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Drain and rinse the black-eyed peas (or black beans) and corn.
Finely chop the cilantro and green onions.
Dice the tomatoes and avocados.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Mix oil, vinegar or lime juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
Pour oil mixture over salad ingredients and toss lightly.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes: Try adding other vegetables such as sweet or hot peppers or zucchini. Freeze extra lime juice to use later.

Serving size: 1/2 cup Makes: 7.5 servings

Total Calories: 80 calories, Total Fat: 3 g, Protein: 3 g, Carbohydrate: 12 g, Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Sat. Fat: 0 g, Sodium: 310 mg

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Source: Food Hero, Oregon State University

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