Wild Cowgirl Caviar

This healthy and hearty appetizer is always a hit at gatherings. It's the perfect blend of beans, veggies, avocado, and TexMex spices. Plus, it's super easy to modify based on what ingredients you have on hand - just blend as many of the ingredients in as you have (the avocado is a must!). Tastes best if made the night before so that the flavors have time to blend. If you prefer to use canned beans and veggies, just use one can each of the corn and beans, and make sure to drain well before mixing. It also works great with frozen veggies too (like the Trader Joe's Soycatash blend!). If there's any left the next day, it's delicious over scrambled eggs. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 15
• Yields: 1 large bowl

Ingredients

• 2  avocados, diced
• 1  cup corn kernel
• 1  cup  shelled edamame
• 1  cup black beans
• 1  cup kidney bean
• 1  large tomatoes, diced
• 1  red bell pepper, diced
• 1  onion, diced
• 1  tablespoon  agave nectar or 1  tablespoon honey
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup vinegar (balsamic or red wine work well)
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder (or chopped fresh garlic!)
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1 -2  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  dash salt
• 1 -2  teaspoon  hot sauce (to taste)

Directions

1. Mix all of the ingredients together.
2. Serve with tortilla chips.