West African Black Eyed Pea Salad

black eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Lentils provide similar texture and protein, while chickpeas are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onions are lower in calories and provide a mild flavor.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Make the dressing by whisking together fresh lime juice, canola oil, and chopped fresh parsley.

Drain and rinse 2 cans of black-eyed peas.

Add the drained black-eyed peas to a large bowl.

Add diced red pepper, diced Roma tomato, diced English cucumber, and sliced green onion to the bowl.

Add diced serrano pepper to the bowl, adjusting for spice preference.

Toss all ingredients together to combine.

Refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.

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