Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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Course Side Dish, Salad

Keyword easy, quick, healthy, salad

Servings

Calories 350

Ingredients

2 oz. red wine vinegar
3 oz. canola or olive oil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin (optional)
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 garlic cloves (crushed and finely minced)
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 small red onion (finely diced)
1 small red bell pepper (finely diced)
1 cup tomatoes of your choice (chopped, Roma or plum, slices, cherry, or even diced canned tomatoes will do)
1 can black-eyed peas (15 oz., rinsed and drained)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, spices, garlic, and salt.
Gently mix in remaining ingredients.
Allow to sit at least 30 minutes for best flavor development.
Eat as a side dish, a salsa, or topping for veggie burgers.

Notes

Great additions/Substitutions:

Swap lemon or lime juice for vinegar; add cumin, dried oregano and/or ground coriander; use different colors of bell pepper or other mild chiles or hotter chiles like jalapeño; add fresh or frozen corn kernels; add sliced green onion; add chopped cilantro, parsley, or basil.

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