zesty black-eyed peas and black bean salad

Ingredients For zesty black-eyed peas and black bean salad

• 1 tsp

  lime zest (i got this from 1 large lime)
• 1/2 c

  fresh lime juice (i used 2 large limes, 4 small will work if you don't have large)
• 1/4 c

  olive oil, extra virgin
• 1/2 tsp

  sea salt
• 1 tsp

  chili powder
• 1/2 tsp

  cumin
• 1 tsp

  brown sugar (can use splenda brown sugar if desired)
• 1

  (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1

  (15.5-ounde) can black bean, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 c

  fresh yellow corn (or frozen)
• 1 md

  green bell pepper, diced
• 1 md

  jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced (always wear gloves when working with hot peppers)
• 2 to 3

  green onions, sliced (both green and white parts)
• 1/4 c

  fresh cilantro, chopped
• sliced avocado and lime for garnish
• additional cilantro for ganish