Oh, how I’ve missed black-eyed peas!!
Actually, the truth is, I didn’t realize just how much I had missed them until I had them again. That’s right. I had somehow managed to forget the delicious fact that they have a firm, yummy texture that is all their own. Oh, and they pair well with just about any other flavor.
Yeah, I know. How could I?? Trust me, I won’t let it happen again!
Plus, not only are black-eyed peas super tasty, they’re also loaded with vitamins and nutrients. In fact, they’re a great source of several B vitamins, folate, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and zinc! Talk about packing a punch!
Add the yummy nutritious goodness of black-eyed peas to the fact that I had been craving quinoa all day AND grape tomatoes were on sale at the market, and it seemed we were destined for one delightful little salad!
Black-Eyed Pea Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
- Quinoa - 2 to 3 cups, cooked
- Garlic (fresh) - 2 cloves, peeled and diced
- Black-eyed peas - 2 cups, cooked
- Cucumbers - 1, quartered and chopped
- Tomatoes (grape) - 1 pint, halved
- Olive oil (extra virgin) - 2 T
- Lemons - zest and juice from one
- Basil (fresh) - 1/3 cup, chopped
- Salt (pure) - according to taste
- Red pepper (crushed) - pinch
Instructions:
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
That's all there is to it!!
This recipe tastes even better when the flavors are allowed to rest for at least as hour, which makes it a great dish to prepare ahead of time for a busy weeknight or a yummy packed lunch!
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Great food!
2 -3 cups of Olive Oil??? Should this be teaspoons???
Thanks so much for catching that horrible typo, Julie!! It should be 2 tablespoons! 🙂