Vegan Refreshing Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly fresh, this Vegan Refreshing Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a quick 20-minute recipe that’s bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors. Packed with protein-rich black-eyed peas, crisp bell peppers, crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like parsley and cilantro, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy lime-cumin dressing with a hint of garlic, each bite offers a refreshing and satisfying blend of textures and tastes. Perfect as a light lunch, healthy side dish, or a crowd-pleasing potluck favorite, this plant-based salad is easy to prepare and makes a great make-ahead option. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a flavor-packed experience your taste buds will thank you for!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned black-eyed peas
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 1 small yellow bell pepper
• 1 English cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the black-eyed peas well under cold water and drain thoroughly. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Seed and dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small cubes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Dice the English cucumber, ensuring to retain the skin for texture. Add to the bowl with the other ingredients.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onion thinly, then add them to the vegetable mix.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh parsley and cilantro, then add them to the bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic cloves, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together gently until the salad is well-combined and coated in the dressing.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature. This salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1358.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	959.6

Total Fat 45.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2080.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.2g	0%
Total Sugars 32.8g
Protein 31.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 286.5mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 2634.3mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 46.8%