Black Eyed Pea Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Black Eyed Pea Salad, a refreshing and nutrient-packed dish that's as delicious as it is easy to prepare. Featuring hearty black-eyed peas paired with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is a colorful medley of fresh, bold flavors. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, every bite delivers a tangy punch that's irresistibly satisfying. For added flair, sprinkle on crumbled feta cheese for a creamy, salty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for serving chilled or at room temperature, this versatile dish makes an ideal side for barbecues, picnics, or a quick, wholesome lunch. Packed with protein and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, it’s the ultimate easy-to-make, healthy salad recipe you'll want to return to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and black-eyed peas. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the salad and gently toss again.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a side dish or a light, refreshing meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.2 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3412 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.3 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.9 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 909 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2316 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
