Summer Black-Eyed Pea Salad

About this Recipe

It’s great by itself for lunch or with grilled chicken and a side salad or fruit salad for dinner.

Black eyed peas are an excellent source of antioxidants, fiber, and plant-based protein. They also contain calcium, iron, vitamin A, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese and folate.

• 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained (Or 1.5 cups prepared dry beans)
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• ~4 sun dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
• 1 cup corn (1 corn cob cooked or canned)
• 3 green onions, chopped
• Zest and juice of one organic lime
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped (small handful)
• 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 small or 1/2 large avocado, cubed
• Salt and pepper pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup red chili, finely chopped (optional)