Black Eyed Peas Chickpea Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh Mediterranean flavors, this Black Eyed Peas Chickpea Salad is a wholesome, protein-packed dish that’s perfect as a light meal or side. Featuring a medley of black-eyed peas, chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red bell pepper, and fragrant parsley, this salad offers a satisfying crunch in every bite. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin ties everything together, while optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy, nutrient-dense recipe is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or weekday lunches. Serve it chilled or at room temperature—it’s as versatile as it is delicious! Keywords: Black Eyed Peas Chickpea Salad, Mediterranean salad, protein-packed salad, healthy side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black-eyed peas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
Instructions
Rinse and drain the black-eyed peas and chickpeas, if using canned. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the top and gently fold it into the salad.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a light meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.9 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2688 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.7 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.2 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 49.0 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 618 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2482 mg | 53% | |
*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.
