Black Eyed Pea Salad with Zesty Sunflower Seed Dressing
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Loading... - Alicia Williams
- 01 Mar 2023
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I don’t know about you, but I love a filling, hearty salad and this black-eyed pea salad definitely fits the bill.
Full of delicious, chopped vegetables and fresh herbs, then topped with a creamy green goddess dressing, this main-dish salad is the perfect lunch or light dinner option to energize your day.
Why I Love a Bean Based Salad
When most people think of salads, immediately they think of a lettuce base. I love using a bean-based salad because they’re a little heartier and are packed with nutrients you’re not going to get from your standard arugula.
Part of the legume family, the black-eyed pea is a great option for your weekly meal plan because they’re an excellent source of calcium, iron, Vitamin A and K, magnesium, zinc, copper, and folate.
They contain antioxidants that help your body fight disease and provide numerous other health benefits including helping to slow digestion to regulate blood sugar. You can count on black eyed peas to help boost your bone health, ease digestion, protect your corneas, and even give you an energy boost.
For those who are vegetarian and vegan, black eyed peas are an excellent source of protein.
For this recipe, I used canned black-eyed peas and they worked perfectly to make this an easy meal to throw together for a quick, healthy salad lunch.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
Makes about 1 cup
1/2 cup unsalted hulled sunflower seeds
Pinch of cayenne pepper
⅓ to ½ cup water depending on desired thickness
⅓ c olive oil
Juice and zest from 1 lemon
1/2 small garlic clove
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, tarragon, dill, etc.)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
For the Salad:
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
½ red onion, diced
1 can black eyed peas, rinsed
