Confetti Black Eyed Pea Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Bursting with vibrant colors and zesty flavors, this Confetti Black Eyed Pea Salad is a quick and healthy recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring a medley of diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and hearty black-eyed peas, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. The tangy honey-lime dressing, infused with a hint of cumin, ties every bite together with a delightful zing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook salad is packed with fresh ingredients and makes an ideal side dish, picnic favorite, or light main course when served on greens. Whether you’re meal prepping, entertaining, or looking for a refreshing, nutrient-rich dish, this easy, flavor-packed black-eyed pea salad is sure to impress.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 15 oz Canned black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large Yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 large Green bell pepper, diced
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black-eyed peas, diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

3. Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea and vegetable mixture.

4. Toss everything well to ensure the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.

5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

6. Before serving, toss the salad again and adjust seasoning if necessary.

7. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or add to greens for a light, refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (229.9g)

Calories		164
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		7.4 g	9%
	Saturated Fat	0.9 g	5%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		322 mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate		21.2 g	8%
	Dietary Fiber	5.7 g	21%
	Total Sugars	8.5 g
Protein		5.5 g	11%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		57 mg	4%
Iron		2.5 mg	14%
Potassium		607 mg	13%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 400 cal (38.4%%)

Protein: 133 cal (12.8%%)

Carbs: 510 cal (48.9%%)