Heart-Healthy Refreshing Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Brighten up your day with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Black-Eyed Pea Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare! Featuring tender black-eyed peas combined with crisp bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers, this salad boasts a medley of colors and textures perfect for any occasion. The zesty dressing, infused with freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of earthy cumin, ties everything together beautifully, while fresh cilantro and parsley add a burst of herbal freshness. Topped with creamy avocado for a satisfying finish, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for healthy meals or meal prepping. Whether served as a light lunch, a satisfying side dish, or a standout option for your next potluck, this black-eyed pea salad is a heart-smart way to enjoy wholesome, plant-based goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz (1 can) drained and rinsed canned black-eyed peas
• 1 whole red bell pepper, diced
• 1 whole green bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large avocado, diced

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned black-eyed peas, then place them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the diced red and green bell peppers, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber to the bowl.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped cilantro and parsley, mixing well to distribute evenly.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Gently toss everything together to ensure the dressing coats all the components of the salad evenly.

Step 7

Add the diced avocado just before serving and gently stir it into the salad to keep the avocado from becoming too mushy.

Step 8

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1341.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	933.6

Total Fat 61.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1573.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.8g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 22.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 350.2mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 3603.9mg	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: 55.2%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 35.7%