Colorful Southern Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and zesty Colorful Southern Salad, a celebration of fresh, southern-inspired ingredients and bold flavors. Packed with black-eyed peas, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and tender corn kernels, this salad bursts with color and texture in every bite. Fresh parsley and cilantro add a delightful herbal note, while the creamy buttermilk dressing, infused with tangy lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, ties everything together with a velvety finish. Served atop a bed of mixed greens or baby spinach, this 20-minute, no-cook recipe is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a healthy lunch idea, this salad is a show-stopping option rich in flavor and southern charm.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Black-eyed peas (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Fresh corn kernels (cooked or raw)
• 1 cup Bell pepper (diced, any color)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed greens or baby spinach

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, diced bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and cilantro. Toss gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 2

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the mixed salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly with the dressing.

Step 5

Spread the mixed greens or baby spinach onto a serving platter or individual salad plates.

Step 6

Spoon the dressed salad mixture over the greens, spreading it out evenly for a colorful presentation.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy the fresh, Southern-inspired flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1171.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	865.0

Total Fat 30.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 36.7mg	0%
Sodium 1927.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 31.7IU	0%
Calcium 471.8mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 3061.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.3%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 56.3%