Description
Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad combines earthy black-eyed peas with sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and zesty lime dressing for a refreshing explosion of flavors. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s ideal as a side dish for summer picnics or as a light meal on its own. Enjoy the delightful medley of textures and tastes in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Rinse black-eyed peas under cold water.
- Mix It Up: In a large bowl, combine chopped veggies with rinsed black-eyed peas. Toss gently to combine.
- Dress It Up: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Add Freshness: Stir in chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Let It Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve cold as a side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg