Description
Marinated Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a delicious and colorful blend of protein-packed black-eyed peas, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a nutritious side dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black-eyed peas under cold water.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces; finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine black-eyed peas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss until well coated. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Marinated Black Eyed Pea, Salad, Healthy Recipe, Summer Dish