Corn and Black Eyed Pea Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Corn and Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a vibrant medley of colorful vegetables and zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender black-eyed peas, sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a dash of fresh cilantro, this salad is elevated with a tangy lime and cumin dressing lightly sweetened with honey. It's a quick and easy, no-cook recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a healthy side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this salad bursts with freshness and is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, with an option to add a spicy kick from diced jalapeño. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this dish celebrates vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients you'll love!

Nutriscore Rating: 94/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 ounces (1 can, drained and rinsed) black-eyed peas
• 1.5 cups (fresh, frozen, or canned) corn
• 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
• 1 medium (diced) green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup (finely chopped) red onion
• 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
• 1 small (finely diced, optional) jalapeño
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh corn, cook the corn by boiling it for 5 minutes, then allow it to cool and cut the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw it. If using canned corn, drain and rinse it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, corn, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and finely diced jalapeño (if using).

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 5

Toss everything until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to suit your preference.

Step 7

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(7266.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8094.6

Total Fat 79.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1390.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1401.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 425.3g	0%
Total Sugars 248.6g
Protein 502.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1801.2mg	0%
Iron 163.7mg	0%
Potassium 27378.1mg	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: 8.6%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 67.3%