Black Eyed Pea Salad
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Black Eyed Pea Salad
Description
The Black Eyed Pea Salad features chickpeas and black-eyed peas as its protein-rich base, accented by fresh ingredients like English cucumber, baby tomatoes, green and red onions, and fresh herbs including parsley, dill, and mint. Crumbled feta cheese introduces creaminess and saltiness, which complements the bright and zesty homemade dressing. The dressing is made by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, pressed garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, delivering a lively and aromatic accompaniment.
The combination delivers a salad with varied textures: creamy beans, crisp vegetables, and tender herbs work together harmoniously. The preparation is straightforward—ingredients are combined and tossed with the dressing just before serving, preserving freshness. This salad functions well as a side dish alongside grilled or roasted proteins or can stand alone as a light, herbaceous meal option.
If needed, substitutions such as cannellini or navy beans can be used instead of black-eyed peas without losing the character of the salad. The recipe is suitable for meal prepping, maintaining flavor and texture when stored properly.
Ingredients
- 14 oz chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
- 19 oz black-eyed peas can, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cucumber English variety, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup green onion diced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/4 cup parsley fresh, minced
- 1/4 cup dill minced fresh
- 2 tbsp mint minced, fresh
- 1 1/4 cup baby tomato quartered or 2 medium tomatoes diced
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp oregano dried
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- juice lemon of one
- 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic small cloves, pressed
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking together all of the ingredients and set aside.
- Add all of the salad ingredients to a bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over, toss and serve.
Notes
- If black-eyed peas are unavailable, use cannellini or navy beans as an alternative for a similar texture and flavor profile.
- This salad works well for meal prepping and keeps well when stored appropriately, making it convenient for ahead-of-time servings.
- Consider serving as a side alongside Greek Chicken Souvlaki or other grilled dishes to complement their flavors.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4(or 6 as a small side)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 43.5g | 15% |
| Protein | 12.9g | 26% |
| Fat | 23.1g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.2g | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 11.1mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 408.3mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8.4g | 34% |
| Sugar | 7.2g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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