Sugar-Free Refreshing Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Sugar-Free Refreshing Black-Eyed Pea Salad is the ultimate healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with vibrant veggies like colorful bell peppers, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad pairs perfectly with a tangy dressing made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic cumin. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook, sugar-free recipe is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or a light side dish. With the added freshness of parsley and a satisfying protein boost from black-eyed peas, it’s a nutritious and delicious choice to serve chilled on hot summer days or anytime you crave a quick and wholesome salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Black-eyed peas, canned
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black-eyed peas under cold water. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
Add diced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl with black-eyed peas.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the mixed vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin powder to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, and toss gently until all ingredients are well-coated.
Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1077 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2177 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.4 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 497 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3278 mg | 70% | |
*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.
