Olive Salad with Black Eyed Peas
A vibrant and healthy olive salad combined with protein-rich black eyed peas, perfect for a nutritious and flavorful meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked black eyed peas
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked black eyed peas, green olives, black olives, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal.
Notes
For added texture and flavor, sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese or toasted pine nuts on top before serving.