Black Eyed Pea Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
A fresh, crunchy, and budget-friendly side dish perfect for potlucks. This easy black eyed pea salad uses a simple honey mustard dressing and takes only 15 minutes!
Equipment
- Jar with lid
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed 540 ml / 19 fl oz
- ½ small red onion finely chopped
- 2 mini cucumbers chopped
- 10 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- green onions or parsley to taste
- fresh basil to taste
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 3½ Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 2½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- freshly grated ginger to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Add the drained and rinsed black eyed peas to a large bowl.1 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- Chop the red onion, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.½ small red onion, 2 mini cucumbers, 10 cherry tomatoes, 1 bell pepper
- Add the herbs (green onions or parsley and fresh basil).green onions or parsley, fresh basil
- Add all the dressing ingredients to a jar, close the lid, and shake well until fully combined.3½ Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon mustard, 1 Tablespoon honey, 2½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 small garlic clove, freshly grated ginger
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
- Taste and adjust if needed, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For best texture, keep the dressing separate and mix just before serving if planning leftovers
- This salad holds up well for a few hours, making it perfect for barbecues and potlucks
- Adjust sweetness or tang by adding more honey or vinegar to taste
Ginger is optional but adds a fresh, slightly zesty flavor - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days. Toss before serving again or refresh with extra dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1250IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
