Black Eyed Pea Salad
Black Eyed Pea Salad is an easy side dish to add to any meal. Made with canned black-eyed peas, crunchy vegetables and a tangy dressing for a simple and delicious chilled salad.
Servings: 8
Calories: 101kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 15 ounce canned black eyed peas rinsed and drained
- 1 cup bell peppers diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: Add vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and minced garlic to a bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Rinse and drain black eyed peas.
- Place black eyed peas, diced vegetables and dressing in a bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Stir in cilantro.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Bacon: I picked up cans of black peas with bacon added. You can add a few slices of cooked and crumbled bacon for added flavor.
- More Vegetables: Add any fresh vegetables that you have on hand. Diced tomatoes, cucumbers or celery are great options.
- Storage: Store black eyed pea salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator 6-7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg
