Nut-Free Refreshing Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Bright, vibrant, and completely nut-free, this Refreshing Black-Eyed Pea Salad is the ultimate summer dish for a quick, healthy meal or side. Packed with wholesome canned black-eyed peas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell pepper, this colorful salad bursts with garden-fresh flavor. A tangy lemon and olive oil dressing ties everything together, while red onion and parsley add a touch of zest and herbal freshness. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this easy salad is perfect for busy days, potlucks, or a refreshing lunch. Wholesome, allergen-friendly, and bursting with natural goodness, it’s a light, flavorful recipe you’ll want to savor and share.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Canned black-eyed peas
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
First, rinse and drain the canned black-eyed peas thoroughly to remove excess sodium.
Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber into similar small cubes, adding them to the same bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters, depending on size, and add them to the bowl.
Finely chop the small red onion and add it to the mixture for a subtle zing.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and incorporate it into the salad for fresh aromatics.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate to serve chilled later.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3249 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2244 mg | 48% | |
*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.
