Nutt House Black Eyed Pea Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, the Nutt House Black Eyed Pea Salad is a refreshing twist on classic bean salads. Perfect for summer picnics or as a healthy side dish, this vibrant recipe combines protein-packed black-eyed peas with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a tantalizing mix of fresh parsley, cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño for optional heat. Tossed in a zesty lime and apple cider vinegar dressing, sweetened lightly with honey or maple syrup, and seasoned with ground cumin and garlic powder, every bite is a burst of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick, no-cook salad is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Black-eyed peas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small Red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 piece Jalapeño (seeded and minced, optional)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked black-eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, cilantro, and optional jalapeño.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, refrigerate for 1 hour.
Give the salad one final stir before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.6 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2215 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.8 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.8 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 440 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3083 mg | 66% | |
*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.
