Soy-Free Refreshing Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold, fresh flavors, this Soy-Free Refreshing Black-Eyed Pea Salad is an irresistible option for a quick, healthy meal or side dish. Packed with protein-rich black-eyed peas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and crunchy red bell peppers, this salad delivers satisfying texture and wholesome nutrients in every bite. Tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing with a hint of ground cumin for a subtle earthy kick, this naturally soy-free recipe comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Perfectly chilled for a light lunch, picnic, or potluck, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Serve it fresh, garnished with fragrant parsley, for a refreshing burst of flavor that’s both gluten-free and vegan-friendly!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz black-eyed peas, canned
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned black-eyed peas thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess sodium.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes, and if they're large, quarter them for a uniform bite size.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut into small half-moon slices.

Step 4

Deseed and dice the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Finely chop half of the medium red onion into small pieces.

Step 6

Coarsely chop the fresh parsley, setting some aside if desired for garnish.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 10

Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 11

Allow the salad to rest for at least 10 minutes in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld.

Step 12

Serve chilled, optionally garnished with reserved parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1050.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	714.7

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2113.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 24.5g
Protein 24.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 214.6mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1964.9mg	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: 36.6%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 50.0%