Black-Eyed Pea Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Canned Black-Eyed Peas, drained and rinsed 400 g · 480 kcal
• Red Bell Pepper, diced 150 g · 47 kcal
• Green Bell Pepper, diced 150 g · 30 kcal
• Red Onion, finely diced 100 g · 40 kcal
• Celery Stalks, diced 100 g · 16 kcal
• Canned Corn, drained 150 g · 129 kcal
• Fresh Cilantro, chopped 15 g · 3 kcal
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 60 g · 530 kcal
• Red Wine Vinegar 30 g · 6 kcal
• Garlic Powder 5 g · 17 kcal
• Ground Cumin 3 g · 12 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Drain and rinse the canned black-eyed peas thoroughly under cold water; set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained black-eyed peas, diced red and green bell peppers, finely diced red onion, diced celery, and drained corn.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, ground cumin, a pinch of sugar, and salt and black pepper to taste for the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well combined and coated.
5. Stir in the fresh chopped cilantro; taste and adjust seasonings if needed. For best flavor, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.