Black Eyed Peas Chickpea Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh Mediterranean flavors, this Black Eyed Peas Chickpea Salad is a wholesome, protein-packed dish that’s perfect as a light meal or side. Featuring a medley of black-eyed peas, chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red bell pepper, and fragrant parsley, this salad offers a satisfying crunch in every bite. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin ties everything together, while optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy, nutrient-dense recipe is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or weekday lunches. Serve it chilled or at room temperature—it’s as versatile as it is delicious! Keywords: Black Eyed Peas Chickpea Salad, Mediterranean salad, protein-packed salad, healthy side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Black-eyed peas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 medium Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Feta cheese (crumbled, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the black-eyed peas and chickpeas, if using canned. Set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the top and gently fold it into the salad.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a light meal or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1152.2 grams (1152.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1260

Total Fat 62.90g	81%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 2688mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 136.70g	50%
Dietary Fiber 38.20g	136%
Total Sugars 36.40g
Protein 49.00g	98%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 618mg	48%
Iron 15mg	86%
Potassium 2482mg	53%

*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: 43.3%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 41.8%