Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Cilantro and Lime
This vibrant Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a tribute to refreshing flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for a light lunch or side dish. Inspired by Southern and Mexican cuisines, it's a delightful blend of earthy black-eyed peas, zesty lime, and aromatic cilantro.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups black-eyed peas cooked and cooled
- 1 cup organic heirloom cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
For an added twist, consider adding diced avocado for creaminess or roasted corn for a smoky flavor. To make it a bit heartier, serve over a bed of mixed greens.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 302mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1205IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 3mg
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