Black Eyed Pea Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Black Eyed Pea Salad, a refreshing and nutrient-packed dish that's as delicious as it is easy to prepare. Featuring hearty black-eyed peas paired with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is a colorful medley of fresh, bold flavors. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, every bite delivers a tangy punch that's irresistibly satisfying. For added flair, sprinkle on crumbled feta cheese for a creamy, salty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for serving chilled or at room temperature, this versatile dish makes an ideal side for barbecues, picnics, or a quick, wholesome lunch. Packed with protein and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, it’s the ultimate easy-to-make, healthy salad recipe you'll want to return to again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and black-eyed peas. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 4

If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the salad and gently toss again.

Step 5

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a side dish or a light, refreshing meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1094.5 grams (1094.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1244

Total Fat 72.20g	93%
Saturated Fat 24.60g	123%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 3412mg	148%
Total Carbohydrate 102.30g	37%
Dietary Fiber 19.50g	70%
Total Sugars 23.10g
Protein 50.90g	102%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 909mg	70%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 2316mg	49%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 32.4%