Black Eyed Pea Salad
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Black Eyed Pea Salad
Description
Black Eyed Pea Salad combines canned black-eyed peas with fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, diced bell pepper, finely diced red onion, minced jalapeño (seeds and ribs removed to reduce heat), and chopped cilantro for herbaceous brightness. The dressing, made from olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin, coats the salad with a zesty and slightly sweet flavor profile.
The mixture is gently tossed to blend textures and tastes, allowing the mildly spicy jalapeño to mingle with the sweetness of tomatoes and corn, and the freshness of herbs. This salad is chilled or served immediately as a refreshing addition to meals.
It can be a side dish for barbecue, a potluck contribution, or a light main course. Variations include adjusting the heat by adding jalapeño seeds or substituting lemon juice or apple cider vinegar if lime juice is unavailable.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 2 .5 ounce cans black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved or quartered
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen or canned
- 3/4 cup bell pepper diced, can be any color
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish if desired, leaves
For the dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
For the salad
- Place the black eyed peas, tomatoes, corn, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro in a large bowl.
For the dressing
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing into the bowl with the vegetables. Stir gently to combine. Sprinkle with additional parsley if desired, then serve.
Notes
- Canned black-eyed peas are convenient and easy to find, making this salad quick to prepare.
- Removing jalapeño seeds and ribs keeps the salad mild, but including them can add spiciness if desired.
- Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar can replace lime juice if unavailable, adjusting the acidity slightly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 367mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 983IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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