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Mediterranean Black Eyed Pea Salad

Simple and hearty black eyed pea salad with chopped vegetables, fresh herbs, pomegranate arils, and a bright Mediterranean dressing. Keep it vegan or add a sprinkle of creamy feta to finish! The perfect lunch or side next to your favorite protein.

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

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 ounces grape tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 English cucumber, trimmed and chopped
  • ½ cup pomegranate arils, (arils of ½ pomegranate)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 20 mint leaves, chopped
  • feta cheese, optional
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Kosher salt & black pepper

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

  • Leftovers: store leftover black eyed pea salad in the fridge in a tight-lid container. If stored properly, it will keep well for 3 days or so. 
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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 (11%) 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: 6people (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.