Black Eyed Peas Salad

Bright, fresh, and incredibly satisfying, this Black Eyed Peas Salad is the perfect blend of crisp veggies, zesty herbs, and a tangy, lightly sweet vinaigrette. Featuring hearty black-eyed peas, vibrant bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of cilantro and parsley, this salad is not only colorful but brimming with flavor and texture. The quick-to-make lime-cumin dressing brings a refreshing citrusy kick with a touch of honey for balance, making it both wholesome and irresistible. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal option for a healthy side dish, a light lunch, or even a unique addition to your next potluck. Serve it chilled or room temperature and watch it impress every palate at the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium cucumber (diced)
• 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned black-eyed peas thoroughly to remove any excess salt or preservatives. Set aside to dry.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced red and yellow bell peppers, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh parsley and cilantro.

Step 3

Add the drained black-eyed peas to the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the beans.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, red wine vinegar, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the black-eyed peas and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if desired.

Step 7

Cover the salad and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1450.2 grams (1450.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	967

Total Fat 46.20g	59%
Saturated Fat 6.70g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2031mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 116.50g	42%
Dietary Fiber 25.40g	91%
Total Sugars 42.70g
Protein 30.90g	62%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 386mg	30%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 3237mg	69%

*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: 41.4%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 46.3%