Hearty Black Eyed Pea Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Hearty Black Eyed Pea Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich black-eyed peas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and crunchy red bell pepper, this colorful salad is elevated by a zesty dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Fresh parsley and a hint of garlic add an herby brightness, while optional crumbled feta offers a creamy, tangy finish. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for meal prep, light lunches, or as a vibrant side dish for barbecues and potlucks. Serve it chilled or let the flavors meld by refrigerating it overnight—either way, this flavorful black-eyed pea salad is sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Black-eyed peas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 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 chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or lemon juice.
If using feta cheese, sprinkle it on top of the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.6 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 3354 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.0 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.2 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.9 g | ||
| Protein | 61.0 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 775 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 3450 mg | 73% | |
*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.
