Low Fat Refreshing Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Elevate your healthy eating game with this Low Fat Refreshing Black-Eyed Pea Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish perfect for a side or light meal. Featuring hearty black-eyed peas combined with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, and the zing of red onion, this salad bursts with freshness in every bite. Tossed in a light yet flavor-packed dressing made from fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil, it delivers a tangy, delicious punch without added fat. With the addition of fresh parsley for brightness and a quick 20-minute prep time, this easy, no-cook recipe is ideal for busy days or warm weather entertaining. Serve it chilled to unlock the perfect balance of textures and flavors—your go-to option for a healthy, refreshing salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned black-eyed peas
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black-eyed peas in a colander. Set them aside to let excess water drip off.
Dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, and finely chop the fresh parsley.
In a large bowl, combine the drained black-eyed peas, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture and toss everything gently until well coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If desired, add more lemon juice for extra tanginess.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2069 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2232 mg | 47% | |
*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.
