Cowboy Caviar with Quinoa and Zesty Lime Dressing
[Vegan]

  Ingredients for the Caviar:

• 1 1/2 cups (one 15 oz. can 425 grams) of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup of black-eyed peas (170 grams) drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups (278 grams) white quinoa, cooked
• 1 cup of sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup of red pepper, diced (1 medium red pepper)
• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced with seeds removed
• 1 large avocado, cubed
• 1/4 cup of red onion, finely diced
• 3/4 cup of cilantro, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, finely diced with seeds and membranes removed

Ingredients for the Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 teaspoons of lime zest
• 3 tablespoons of maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder (mild or spicy)
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper