Black Eyed Peas Salad
Start off the New Year with good health and a lucky streak thanks to black eyed peas and leafy greens in this easy Black Eyed Peas Salad! A few diced vegetables and a sweet and smoky dressing brings it all together.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 241kcal
Ingredients
For the Black Eyed Peas Salad
- 1 can (15 oz)black eyed peas drained and rinsed (or 1 ½ cups cooked black eyed peas
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved (or quartered if they are on the bigger side)
- ½ English cucumber diced
- 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
- 5-6 cups baby greens I used a mix of kale, chard and spinach
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- dash or two of liquid smoke optional
Instructions
- Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the black eyed peas, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and corn. Toss well to evenly coat.
- Add the leafy greens and toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, as necessary, adding more salt and/or pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
~ Use canned black eyed peas to make this salad quickly and easily. Be sure to drain them and rinse them well before adding to the salad.
~If cooking the black eyed peas from scratch, I like to cook them in and Instant Pot. Add enough water to cover the beans. Cook on manual for 17 minutes with a 10 minute release.
~ Swap out the vegetables for the ones you like best. Add extra beans or veggies if you wish. You can skip the greens altogether and make this a strictly bean and veggie salad instead.
~ For a stronger flavor, mix the black eyed peas, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, corn, and dressing and let it marinade in the fridge overnight.
~ Stir in the leafy greens just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g