5 from 15 votes
Black-Eyed Pea Salad (Easy!)
This Black-Eyed Pea Salad blends canned black-eyed peas with roasted red pepper, fresh cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, and parsley, all coated in a balanced rice vinegar dressing sweetened lightly with maple syrup and hinted with garlic and mustard. The salad offers a fresh, slightly tangy flavor with crunchy vegetable bits and tender legumes, suitable for a light side dish or a simple lunch. Chilling the salad enhances the mingling of flavors, making it a practical make-ahead option.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
153 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 15 oz. black-eyed peas can
- 1 roasted red pepper
- 1/2 English cucumber (about 1 cup diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 4 oz. grape tomatoes or 2 roma tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup parsley fresh
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tsp. mustard or Dijon, stoneground
- 1 1/2 tsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Rinse and drain black-eyed peas. Add to a medium mixing bowl.
- Finely dice red pepper, cucumber, red onion, and tomatoes. Roughly chop parsley. Add to bowl.
- Pour dressing over top and toss well to combine.
- Enjoy immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to let flavors further combine. Re-stir before serving as some dressing will settle at bottom.
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Notes
- Use unseasoned rice vinegar to control the salt and sweetness in the dressing; adjust maple syrup and salt accordingly if using seasoned vinegar.
- Customize the salad by adding other vegetables such as jalapeño, cooked sweet corn, celery, or avocado to vary texture and spice.
- This recipe makes about 3.5 cups of salad, suitable for multiple servings or meal prep.
- For best flavor, chill the salad for at least an hour before serving to allow ingredients to meld.
Nutrition Information
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Potassium
473mg
(10%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 473mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.