Black Eyed Pea Salad with Herbs Walnuts and Pomegranates
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Black Eyed Pea Salad with Herbs, Walnuts, and Pomegranates! Packed with protein-rich black-eyed peas, fresh parsley and mint, and the irresistible crunch of toasted walnuts, this salad is a refreshing twist on a classic Mediterranean-inspired dish. Sweet bursts of juicy pomegranate seeds and a zesty lemon-honey dressing elevate every bite, making it perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or healthy meal prep option. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with color and flavor, this gluten-free and vegetarian recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it chilled to let the herbs and tangy vinaigrette meld beautifully together!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed) Black-eyed peas
- 1 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
- 3 stalks (sliced thinly) Green onions
- 0.5 cup (toasted and roughly chopped) Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
If using dried black-eyed peas, cook them according to package instructions until tender, then allow to cool to room temperature. If using canned peas, drain and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, chopped parsley, chopped mint, sliced green onions, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Garnish with additional pomegranate seeds or herbs if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.9 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1242 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.0 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 44.4 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 626 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 3148 mg | 67% | |
*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.
