Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Black-eyed pea salad boasts a medley of different textures highlighted by a flavorful Dijon vinaigrette. This salad is a protein-packed side dish that can easily be prepped ahead.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (agave or sugar can be substituted)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
- ½ cup diced red onion (about ¼ of a large onion)
- ½ cup diced celery (about 1 stalk)
- 1 cup diced tomato, seeds removed (1 large or 2 medium tomatoes)
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Add the drained and rinsed black-eyed peas, red bell pepper, red onion, celery, tomato, and parsley.2 cans (15.5 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained, 1 red bell pepper, diced, ½ cup diced red onion, ½ cup diced celery, 1 cup diced tomato, seeds removed, ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
- Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate. This step is optional but highly recommended for the best flavor.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Notes
- Tip: Try to dice the bell pepper, onion, tomato, and celery about the same size as the black-eyed peas.
- Main dish salad: To make this a main dish salad, consider adding 2 cups cooked quinoa for a vegetarian salad, or 2 cups of cooked diced chicken.
- Storage: Refrigerate salad in a covered container for up to 4 days. Lightly stir before serving. It does not freeze well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1331IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg
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