Black Eyed Pea Salad with Herbs Walnuts and Pomegranates
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Black Eyed Pea Salad with Herbs, Walnuts, and Pomegranates! Packed with protein-rich black-eyed peas, fresh parsley and mint, and the irresistible crunch of toasted walnuts, this salad is a refreshing twist on a classic Mediterranean-inspired dish. Sweet bursts of juicy pomegranate seeds and a zesty lemon-honey dressing elevate every bite, making it perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or healthy meal prep option. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with color and flavor, this gluten-free and vegetarian recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it chilled to let the herbs and tangy vinaigrette meld beautifully together!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed) Black-eyed peas
- 1 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
- 3 stalks (sliced thinly) Green onions
- 0.5 cup (toasted and roughly chopped) Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
If using dried black-eyed peas, cook them according to package instructions until tender, then allow to cool to room temperature. If using canned peas, drain and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, chopped parsley, chopped mint, sliced green onions, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate seeds.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Step 6
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Garnish with additional pomegranate seeds or herbs if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (765.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1340.5 |
| Total Fat 85.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1241.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 123.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 41.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 38.1g | |
| Protein 44.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 625.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 24.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3148.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories