Today we are sharing a recipe for a salad that is a complete meal on its own—nutritious, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. This Black-Eyed Pea Salad is so easy to assemble, it’s the perfect lunch solution. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for Black-Eyed Pea Salad:
- 4 cups cooked black-eyed peas;
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil;
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced;
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced;
- 1 tomato, diced;
- Salt to taste;
- Black pepper to taste;
- 2 cups canned peas, drained;
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
How to make Black-Eyed Pea Salad:
- Place the warm black-eyed peas into a large mixing bowl;
- Add the peas and gently toss to combine;
- Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper;
- Mix well to combine all flavors;
- Transfer to a serving bowl or platter;
- Garnish with the diced bell pepper and tomato, and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions:
Feel free to customize your black-eyed pea salad! Add fresh parsley, scallions, crispy bacon bits, sliced smoked sausage (like kielbasa), corn, or a mixed grain blend. It’s a versatile, hearty, and complete meal.
Did you know?
Black-eyed peas come in many different varieties, which can differ in seed color patterns or pod size, depending on the specific cultivar (Source: Wikipedia).
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