Description
A refreshing black-eyed pea salad also known as cowboy caviar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine black-eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add diced avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Great as a side dish or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed pea salad, cowboy caviar, healthy salad, vegan recipe