Description
A refreshing and nutritious African black-eyed pea salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black-eyed peas, cooked
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead.
- Feel free to add other vegetables as desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: African black-eyed pea salad recipe