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Black Eyed Pea Salad

If you’re the type of cook who’d rather combine ingredients to taste rather than follow exact quantities, you’re going to love this vegan black eyed pea salad from Stavros Mastrogiannis, author of The 8 Eating Rules (Lulu, May 2011). Stavros is a culinary institute graduate, nutritionist, and fitness coach who was born and raised in Greece. This is just one example of how he deliciously incorporates Mediterranean foods and spices into his healthy recipes.
If you’re the type of cook who’d rather combine ingredients to taste rather than follow exact quantities, you’re going to love this vegan black eyed pea salad from Stavros Mastrogiannis, author of The 8 Eating Rules (Lulu, May 2011). Stavros is a culinary institute graduate, nutritionist, and fitness coach who was born and raised in Greece. This is just one example of how he deliciously incorporates Mediterranean foods and spices into his healthy recipes.

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Black Eyed Pea Salad

Stavros suggests serving this salad as a side dish or as a main entrée for lunch or light dinner. You can make it in bulk and have it throughout the week.

Ingredients:

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  • Black eyed peas (if fresh, soak in water overnight, and then boil them until soft, if out of a can, just rinse well)
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  • Chopped onions, to taste
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  • Chopped scallions, to taste
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  • Chopped fresh tomatoes, to taste
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  • Romaine lettuce, chopped thin, to taste
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  • Fresh dill, to taste
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  • Olive oil, to taste
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  • Your favorite vinegar, to taste
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  • Pinch of salt

Directions:

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  • In a large bowl, combine black eyed peas, onions, scallions, tomatoes, lettuce, and dill.
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  • Add olive oil and vinegar to taste. Season with salt.
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  • Serve salad cold or at room temperature. 
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