Black Eyed Peas Salad
Bright, fresh, and incredibly satisfying, this Black Eyed Peas Salad is the perfect blend of crisp veggies, zesty herbs, and a tangy, lightly sweet vinaigrette. Featuring hearty black-eyed peas, vibrant bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of cilantro and parsley, this salad is not only colorful but brimming with flavor and texture. The quick-to-make lime-cumin dressing brings a refreshing citrusy kick with a touch of honey for balance, making it both wholesome and irresistible. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal option for a healthy side dish, a light lunch, or even a unique addition to your next potluck. Serve it chilled or room temperature and watch it impress every palate at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black-eyed peas thoroughly to remove any excess salt or preservatives. Set aside to dry.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced red and yellow bell peppers, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh parsley and cilantro.
Add the drained black-eyed peas to the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the beans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, red wine vinegar, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the black-eyed peas and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if desired.
Cover the salad and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2031 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.5 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 3237 mg | 69% | |
*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.
