Easy Black Eyed Pea Salad with crisp, fresh veggies and a tangy garlic-vinegar dressing. Make it ahead of time for a side dish, salad, or chip dip! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)
This simple Black Eyed Pea Salad is made with colorful, crisp veggies and an easy garlic-vinegar dressing. Plus it’s totally oil-free! I absolutely adore these tangy, fresh flavors.
How to Make Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Preparation for this dish is quick and easy. Simply rinse and drain your black-eyed peas, chop a few veggies, whisk the dressing, then combine everything together. You can enjoy it immediately, however it tastes best after it chills and marinates in the fridge for a few hours. Also feel free to add your favorite fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro are wonderful) or jalapeno/cayenne for a kick.
Plus I love how versatile this recipe is – eat it with a spoon as a tangy salad, or grab your favorite chips and enjoy it as a dip! It’s great served next to fresh guacamole. Hope you enjoy as much as we do.
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Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Ingredients
- 15 oz. can black-eyed peas
- 1 bell pepper (I use orange)
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 4 oz. grape/cherry tomatoes (or 2 roma tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro (optional but recommended)
For the garlic-vinegar dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar*
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. agave (or other sweetener)
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Make the dressing: add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Rinse and drain black-eyed peas. Add to a medium bowl.
- Finely dice bell pepper, red onion, and tomatoes. Roughly chop fresh herbs, large stems removed (if using). Add to bowl.
- Pour dressing over top and stir well to combine.
- Can enjoy immediately, but best chilled for at least an hour (or up to 24 hours) first. Re-stir before serving as some dressing will settle at bottom. Enjoy as a salad or chip dip!
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)
Also feel free to check out this Avocado Veggie Sandwich or Wild Rice Vegetable Soup!
What a great recipe! Easy to make as well. I love salsa and I never really eat it with chips cause that’s just not enough for me would probably just eat this on its own too.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it! I love the "heartier" dips as well 🙂
The salad looks very colorful. But where can i find this black eyed pea. Is it easily available in stores. But anyhow the recipe looks nice and easy to make.
Hi! Black eyed peas are not as common as other beans, but I’m able to find them in cans at our local grocery store. You can also buy them dried (in bags or the bulk section) and cook your own. Hope that helps and you enjoy the recipe!