Southern-Style Black-Eyed Pea Salad

🧂 Ingredients

• For the Salad:
• 1 can

  15 oz black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

  halved
• 1/2 cucumber

  diced
• 1/4 red onion

  finely chopped
• ½ red bell pepper

  diced
• ¼ cup fresh parsley

  chopped
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro

  chopped
• For the Dressing:
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic

  minced
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• 1 1.Prepare the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas,
  cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, parsley, and cilantro.
• 2 Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, apple cider
  vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until
  well combined.
• 3 Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture and toss
  gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
• 4 Serve: Divide the salad between two plates or bowls and enjoy immediately. This
  salad can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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