Black-Eyed Pea Salad With Peppers, Cilantro, And Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (12 oz) frozen black-eyed peas
• 6 large garlic cloves
• 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 large green bell pepper, finely chopped (or use the whole pepper if you prefer)
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (or more)
• 3 t fresh-squeezed lime juice
• 1 tsp. spike seasoning (or use another multi-purpose seasoning blend)
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. ancho chile powder (or regular chile powder if you don't have ancho)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• salt to taste