Black Eyed Pea Salad | SAM THE COOKING GUY

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.

Open the can of black eyed peas and drain them.

In a large glass bowl, add the drained black eyed peas.

Open the can of shoe peg corn and check if it needs draining; add it to the bowl without draining.

Chop and add 2 avocados to the bowl.

Chop 2 tomatoes, seed them, and add to the bowl, ensuring to remove excess moisture from the insides.

Mix all the ingredients together in the bowl.

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