Easy Black Eyed Pea Salad with crisp, fresh veggies and a tangy garlic-vinegar dressing. Great made ahead of time to enjoy as a side dish, salad, or chip dip! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)
This simple Black Eyed Pea Salad is made with crisp vegetables and an easy garlic-vinegar dressing.
It is fresh, tangy, and oil-free.
Plus it is incredibly versatile.
Eat it with a spoon as a side salad, or grab your favorite chips and enjoy it as a dip. (It is great served next to fresh guacamole!)
Ingredients for Black-Eyed Pea Salad
For this recipe you will need:
- Black-eyed peas
- Bell pepper: I use orange.
- Red onion
- Grape or cherry tomatoes
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Rice vinegar: I use unseasoned vinegar which does not include added sugar.
- Garlic
- Agave: Or other sweetener of choice.
- Salt
Also feel free to add jalapeño or cayenne for a kick if desired.
How to Make
Preparation for this dish is quick and easy:
- Rinse and drain black-eyed peas.
- Chop vegetables and herbs.
- Whisk together dressing.
- Then combine everything together!
You can enjoy it immediately, but it tastes best after it chills and marinates in the fridge for a few hours.
For more inspiration, browse all bean recipes or oil-free recipes.
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 eat 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 it as a salad or chip dip.
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diving in baja california
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.
Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer
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!
essayshark
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.
Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it. I love the "heartier" dips as well.