Easy Black Eyed Pea Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Easy Black Eyed Pea Salad is the perfect quick and healthy dish for any occasion. Packed with wholesome ingredients like protein-rich black-eyed peas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this no-cook salad is tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of cumin for a bold, tangy kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, it makes an effortless side dish, a vibrant topping for greens, or even a colorful dip served with tortilla chips. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or potlucks, this naturally vegan and gluten-free salad is as versatile as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Black-eyed peas (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 1 large Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 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 and set aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and chopped parsley to the mixing bowl with the black-eyed peas.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 5

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but enhances the taste.

Step 6

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a side dish, a topping for greens, or with tortilla chips!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1245.1 grams (1245.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	931

Total Fat 45.30g	58%
Saturated Fat 6.10g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1991mg	87%
Total Carbohydrate 105.10g	38%
Dietary Fiber 23.30g	83%
Total Sugars 28.40g
Protein 33.30g	67%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 342mg	26%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 2737mg	58%

*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: 42.4%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 43.7%