Description
Mediterranean black-eyed pea salad brings fresh, zesty flavors from sunny Greece to your plate. Crisp vegetables, tangy herbs, and creamy feta create a light, refreshing dish you can enjoy as a quick lunch or vibrant side.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups black-eyed peas (dried or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup bell peppers
Fresh Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- If using dried black-eyed peas, soak overnight and then simmer in water until tender, approximately 30-45 minutes. Drain and cool completely.
- Rinse canned black-eyed peas thoroughly if using pre-cooked variety and allow to drain fully.
- Finely dice red onion, bell peppers, and mince garlic into small, uniform pieces.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and chop fresh parsley and chives into delicate fragments.
- Whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, and honey in a separate bowl until emulsified and smooth.
- Combine cooled black-eyed peas with chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- Add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper directly into the vegetable and bean mixture.
- Pour prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure even coating.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, give the salad a final gentle stir and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light lunch option.
Notes
- Soak dried peas overnight to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility, ensuring even tenderness throughout.
- Rinse canned peas thoroughly to remove excess sodium and minimize metallic taste, enhancing the salad’s natural flavors.
- Chop vegetables uniformly for consistent texture and balanced bite in every spoonful, creating a visually appealing dish.
- Customize the salad by adding protein like grilled chicken or feta cheese, making it a versatile meal for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg