Black Eyed Pea Salad

Black Eyed Pea Salad is the 10 minute, no cook side dish you have to try. Made with canned black-eyed peas, crunchy vegetables and a tangy dressing for a simple and delicious chilled salad.

Quick and easy side salads are my favorite to pair with grilling recipes and easy weeknight dinners. This black eyed pea salad hits the spot; it can also be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.

How to Make Black Eyed Pea Salad

1. Make the Dressing: Add vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and minced garlic to a bowl. Whisk to combine.

2. Rinse and drain black eyed peas.
3. Dice the vegetables.
4. Place black eyed peas, vegetables and dressing in a bowl. Stir until well combined.
5. Stir in chopped cilantro.

6. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Add this easy Black Eyed Pea Salad to your list to try for a filling and delicious addition to any meal. Black eyed peas with crunchy vegetables and a tasty dressing that goes well with everything.

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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.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bean salad, easy side dishes, summer side dishes

Servings: 8

Calories: 101kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 15 ounce canned black eyed peas rinsed and drained
• 1 cup bell peppers diced
• 1/2 cup red onion diced
• 1/2 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