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Black-Eyed Peas Rice Salad

Black-Eyed Peas Rice Salad

Ingredients:

1 cup white rice

2 cups water

1 medium sweet onion, peeled and chopped

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

12 ounce jar roasted red bell pepper

15 ounce can black-eyed peas

Dressing-

1/4 cup lower fat mayonnaise

3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp dried cilantro (or 1 Tbsp fresh)

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

Bring the water to a boil in a heavy small saucepan, add in the rice. Cover tightly and turn the heat to low, let cook for 20 minutes.Fluff up and let cool a bit.

Drain and rinse the peas, add to a large bowl. Drain the peppers, pat dry and remove any seeds left. Thinly slice and chop into small pieces, add to the bowl. In a small saute pan heat the oil over medium low, add in the oil and onion, cook till golden brown. Whisk the dressing together, stir into the bowl. Toss with the rice.

Let refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight. Serve with hot sauce to taste.

Serves 3 to 4.

~Sarah

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