Black-Eyed Pea Salad——Cowboy Caviar

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Cucumber provides crunch and freshness without the heat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more affordable option with a neutral flavor.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: none

Mashed peas can mimic creaminess but not the same flavor.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: canned chickpeas

💰Cheaper: dried peas

Dried peas are less expensive when bought in bulk.

Open a 15.5 ounces can of black-eyed peas and drain it.

Open a 15 ounces can of black beans, using about 2/3 of it.

Use about half of a 15 ounces can of fire roasted corn, rinsing it if desired.

Chop about 1/4 cup of celery and add it to the bowl.

Chop about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of red bell pepper and add it to the bowl.

Chop 2/3 of a red onion and add it to the bowl.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the mixture.

In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing with 3 tablespoons of avocado oil, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of taheen seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of honey substitute.

Stir the dressing well and taste it, adjusting the garlic and lime juice as needed.

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