Szechuan Black-Eyed Pea Salad

                   Recently both me and my husband have been trying different salads. Today I tried a different type of salad which is a little spicy, a little tangy, loaded with protein and fiber with a hint of Chinese taste.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Black-Eyed peas
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green Bell Pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped Onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped Tomato
• 1/2 cup finely chopped Cilantro
• 1 minced Jalapeno
• 2 Avocado cubed
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Szechuan Sauce
• 2 tsp Black Pepper
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Cook the black eyed peas. I prefer to use pressure cooker to boil it. If using a pressure cooker, cook for just 2 whistles. Make sure they are not overcooked else they will become mushy.
• Once the black eyed peas are cooked, drain the water and keep them aside
• Mix together the black eyed peas, bell pepper, onion, tomato and jalapeno in a large bowl
• Toss avocado and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Add salt and pepper to the bowl
• Add the avocado mixture to the black-eyed peas mixture
• Then, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Szechuan sauce in the bowl used for avocado
• Add this dressing to the mixture and toss it well
• Finally add cilantro and serve