Black-Eyed Pea Salad
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Category
Salad, Side Dish
Servings
3
Prep Time
10-15 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Calories
326
Ready in 15 minutes or less with no cooking required, this satisfying twist on the classic black-eyed peas recipe is perfect as a seasonal shareable, an anytime side dish, or a high-protein salad topped with chicken or salmon. Making this salad in advance? Store it in the fridge without the avocado and cheese and add them prior to serving.
Ingredients
- 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large rib of celery, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup minced red onion
- 2 collard green leaves, stems removed and sliced thin (can sub lacinato kale or spinach)
- 1 medium avocado, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
-
¼ cup Primal Kitchen Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- Fresh thyme
- 2 ounces feta or goat cheese, crumbled
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Combine the black-eyed peas, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and collards in a large bowl.
Add the avocado, parsley, balsamic dressing, and a pinch of fresh thyme leaves and red pepper flakes to the bowl and fold until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with cheese crumbles and additional parsley or thyme, if desired.
Recipe Note
Nutritional information estimated using Cronometer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving (1/3 of recipe)
- Calories per serving
- 326
- Carbs
- 31 grams
- Fat
- 20 grams
- Protein
- 12 grams
This hearty black-eyed peas salad is a perfect way to ring in the New Year and also an easy side dish for any season. The creaminess of the beans combines with a salty punch of feta and the refreshing crispness of cucumber, all brought together by the tangy finish of our no-seed-oil Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing made with avocado oil. Ready in minutes, this simple yet elevated dish has 12 grams of protein per serving and is super satisfying to boot. Serve it as a side with roasted chicken and greens, or top with salmon or tuna for a high-protein salad.
If you’re not familiar with black-eyed peas (the food, not the band), they’re that cream-colored bean with a dark spot in the center. That signature black spot marks where the bean was originally attached to the plant while growing. A staple of Southern cuisine, eating black-eyed peas is also said to bring good luck in the New Year.
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