Crisp, fresh veggies and a tangy, yet slightly sweet vinegar dressing
This salad is easy to throw together and tastes absolutely delicious. The first time I had Black-Eyed Pea Salad, I was at a restaurant. I ended up going home and making my own version the very next day.
This delicious side dish pairs well with any lunch, is a sensational side to a summer BBQ and can even be eaten as a light dinner. Grilled chicken is my favorite way to complement this simple salad. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Simple + tasty
- Rinse or drain beans
- Chop veggies and herbs
- Whisk together dressing
- Toss to combine
Top tips for prepping ahead: (on your food prep day or the night before)
- Cook black-eyed peas (if using raw)
- Chop peppers and onions
- Wash and pick cilantro leaves from the stem
Serve this delicious recipe as a:
- Dip with Baked Tortilla Chips
- Side dish
- Light dinner (add some grilled chicken)

Black-Eyed Pea Salad
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Course: ,
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 15 minutes
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Yield: 8 1x
Description
Crisp, fresh veggies and a tangy, yet slightly sweet vinegar dressing. This salad is easy to throw together and tastes absolutely delicious. It pairs well with any lunch, is a sensational side to a summer BBQ and can even be tossed with grilled chicken and eaten as a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 cups black-eyed peas, cooked or canned
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 5 single stalks green onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 pinch Himalayan pink salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine black-eyed peas, red onion, green and red pepper, jalapeño and green onion in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Pour dressing over bean mixture. Toss to coat. Add and stir in cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve (allow bean salad to marinade for at least 2 hours before serving).
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
Keywords: Black Eyed Pea Salad

