Quick and Easy Black Eyed Pea Salad
Bright, refreshing, and ready in just 15 minutes, this Quick and Easy Black Eyed Pea Salad is the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors. Packed with protein-rich canned black eyed peas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this salad is brought to life with a tangy homemade dressing featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of honey. Fresh parsley and cilantro add a fragrant herbal touch, while a sprinkle of cumin gives it a subtle warmth. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite, this no-cook recipe delivers a healthy, flavorful boost in every bite. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned black eyed peas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black eyed peas in a colander, then set them aside to dry.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and cilantro.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to preference.
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2072 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2064 mg | 44% | |
*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.
