🥗 Base Ingredients (Cowboy Caviar Core)

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed & drained

• 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, rinsed & drained

• 1½ cups sweet corn (grilled or canned)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced

• ½ red onion, minced

• 1 jalapeño, deseeded & minced (optional)

• ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

🥩 Optional Taco Protein (Highly Recommended)

Choose one:

• Ground beef or turkey (1 lb)

• Grilled chicken (sliced)

• Spiced tofu or tempeh

Seasoning for protein:

• 2 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Cook protein in a skillet with a small amount of oil until fully cooked and well browned.

🥑 Ultimate Lime-Taco Dressing

Whisk together:

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

• Zest + juice of 2 limes

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp salt

• Fresh cracked pepper

This dressing should be bright, tangy, and lightly smoky.