Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Side
- Gluten Free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 2 (15½ ounce) cans black-eyed peas
- 1 (15¼ ounce) can corn kernels, no salt added
- 3 Tablespoons canola oil
- 2 Tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
Materials
- Can opener
- Colander
- Cutting board
- Large bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing spoon
- Sharp knife
Instructions
- Rinse and dice bell pepper, removing core and seeds. Peel, rinse, and dice onion.
- If using, rinse and chop cilantro leaves.
- In a colander, drain and rinse black-eyed peas and corn.
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Chef’s Notes
- Dried black-eyed peas may be cheaper than canned. If using dried, cook according to package directions until peas are soft but not mushy. Drain, rinse, and add 3 cups cooked peas to salad. Use leftovers in other recipes later in the week.
- Try chilling the salad. Serve it over cooked spinach or kale.
- Use any type of vinegar you have on hand. Try balsamic, cider, or red or white wine vinegar.
- Use black beans in place of black-eyed peas if you like.
- When corn is in season, use fresh in place of canned. Cook 4 medium ears corn. Remove kernels from cob with a knife. Add to salad.
- To ensure this recipe is truly gluten-free, use ingredients labeled "certified gluten-free." Some foods, like oats or soy sauce, can contain traces of gluten depending on the brand or processing methods.
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