Nutt House Black Eyed Pea Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, the Nutt House Black Eyed Pea Salad is a refreshing twist on classic bean salads. Perfect for summer picnics or as a healthy side dish, this vibrant recipe combines protein-packed black-eyed peas with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a tantalizing mix of fresh parsley, cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño for optional heat. Tossed in a zesty lime and apple cider vinegar dressing, sweetened lightly with honey or maple syrup, and seasoned with ground cumin and garlic powder, every bite is a burst of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick, no-cook salad is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Black-eyed peas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 1 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 small Red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 piece Jalapeño (seeded and minced, optional)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked black-eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, cilantro, and optional jalapeño.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Step 4

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 6

Give the salad one final stir before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1274.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1058.3

Total Fat 46.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2214.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.8g	0%
Total Sugars 39.5g
Protein 38.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 439.7mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 3083.4mg	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: 38.1%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 47.9%