Description
Black-Eyed Peas Salad is a vibrant, healthy, and flavorful salad loaded with tender black-eyed peas, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for lunch, side dish, or potluck.
Ingredients
Black-eyed peas, cooked or canned, rinsed and drained
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Red bell pepper, diced
Cucumber, diced
Red onion, finely chopped
Fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Apple cider vinegar
Garlic, minced
Salt & black pepper
Optional: avocado, feta cheese, or toasted nuts for topping
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine black-eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
4. Add chopped parsley and cilantro and mix lightly.
5. Optional: top with diced avocado, crumbled feta, or toasted nuts.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use fresh or canned black-eyed peas.
Add quinoa or chickpeas for extra protein.
Swap lime juice for lemon juice for a citrus twist.
Add roasted corn or jalapeño for variation.
Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg