Black-eyed Pea Salad

Servings: 4

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, & Gluten-Free

Per Serving: 210 Calories | 24g Carbs | 8g Sugar | 5g Fiber | 11g Fat (1.5g Sat Fat) | 6g Protein | 410mg Sodium

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, no salt added, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup of tomatoes, fresh or canned, diced
• 1 medium cucumber, chopped
• ½ cup red onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dill
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: fresh lemon juice, ½ cup green pepper, ¼ cup parsley

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix the black-eyed peas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley (if using) and green pepper (if using).
2. In a small bowl, whisk the Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, red wine vinegar, oil, oregano or dill, thyme, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice (if using). Add to salad and mix until all ingredients are coated.

Ingredient Swap: Any beans will work! Try chickpeas, or navy!

Shopping Tip: Choose low salt/no salt added canned foods. If not available, draining and rinsing can reduce the salt content up to 40%!

Did you know? Beans are a great source of plant protein and fiber!

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