Black Eyed Pea Quinoa Salad

If you're looking for a protein packed and delicious salad don't miss this Black Eyed Pea Quinoa Salad.

Course Salad

Cuisine Quinoa

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 320kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa
1 ½ cups cooked black eyed peas drained and rinsed (about 1 can)
1 roasted red pepper diced
1 cup seeded and diced tomato
½ medium red onion diced
1 ½ cups frozen corn thawed
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil or chia gel
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

If using chia gel in place of oil, combine 3 tablespoons water with 1 teaspoon chia seeds. Mix well and set aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
In a large bowl combine quinoa, black eyed peas, roasted red pepper, tomato, onion, corn and cilantro.
In a small bowl combine lime juice, garlic, cumin, chipotle chili powder, cilantro, olive oil (or chia gel) and maple syrup. Toss with dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

With Chia Gel: Servings 4, Calories 205, Fat 2.8g, Carbohydrates 39.9g, Protein 9.0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 74mg, Fiber 6.7g, Sugars 6.4g With Olive Oil: Servings 4, Calories 290, Fat 12.9g, Carbohydrates 39.4g, Protein 8.7g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 74mg, Fiber 6.3g, Sugars 6.4g

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