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Mediterranean Black Eyed Pea Salad
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Mediterranean Black Eyed Pea Salad

Combining black-eyed peas with fresh grape tomatoes, cucumber, pomegranate arils, green onion, and mint, this Mediterranean Black Eyed Pea Salad offers a mix of textures and vibrant colors. The tangy dressing featuring pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil brings a balance of sweet, tart, and savory notes, topped optionally with feta cheese. This salad is refreshing and provides a satisfying blend of crisp vegetables and tender legumes, suitable as a light lunch or side dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 people (up to)
Calories: 1903 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce black-eyed peas drained and rinsed, canned
  • 6 ounces grape tomato chopped
  • 1 cucumber trimmed and chopped, English variety
  • ½ cup pomegranate arils arils of ½ pomegranate
  • 2 green onion chopped
  • 20 mint chopped, leaves
  • feta cheese optional
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • lemon juice of ½ lemon
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic minced, clove
  • black pepper
  • kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black eyed peas, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, pomegranate arils, onions, and fresh mint.
  2. Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses (or balsamic reduction), lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and a good dash of salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the black eyed pea salad. Mix well to combine. Finish with a sprinkle of feta cheese, if you like.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • Using good quality pomegranate molasses can deepen the salad’s flavor.
  • Optional feta cheese adds a creamy and salty element if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 190.3kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 25.6g (9%) Protein 6.5g (13%) Fat 7.7g (12%) Saturated Fat 1.1g (6%) Sodium 9.4mg (0%) Potassium 400mg (9%) Fiber 6.1g (24%) Vitamin A 480.8IU (10%) Vitamin C 8.9mg (10%) Calcium 38.8mg (4%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 people (up to)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1903

% Daily Value*

Calories 190.3kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 25.6g 9%
Protein 6.5g 13%
Fat 7.7g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
Sodium 9.4mg 0%
Potassium 400mg 9%
Fiber 6.1g 24%
Vitamin A 480.8IU 10%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 10%
Calcium 38.8mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.