Black Eyed Peas Salad with Lemon Balsamic Dressing
Looking for a light, refreshing, protein-rich salad that's both nutritious and bursting with flavor? Black Eyed Peas (Lobia) Salad in a zesty Lemon Balsamic Dressing is just what you need. Vegan. Gluten-Free. Fiber Rich.
Servings: 4people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Fusion
Total Time: 10 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsboiled black eyed peas (lobia)
1/2cupsliced onions
1cupdiced bell peppers (red, yellow, and green)
1/2cupdiced cucumbers
1/2cupdiced zucchini
1/2cupcherry tomatoes halved
1/2cupsliced spring onions
1/2cupchopped parsley
For the dressing
2tbspbalsamic vinegar
2tbsplemon juice
3clovesgarlic finely chopped
1/2tspsalt or to taste
1/4tspcrushed black pepper
1tbspolive oil
Instructions
To begin, prepare the dressing. In a bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, crushed black pepper, and olive oil. Keep aside.
In a larger bowl, add boiled black eyed peas (lobia), sliced onions, diced capsicum, cucumbers and zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced spring onions. Mix well.
Add the dressing you prepared earlier. Toss until well coated.
Add the chopped parsley and toss. Check the salt and add more if required.
Refrigerate for at least an hour so that the peas and vegetables soak in the flavors. The Black Eyed Peas Salad with Lemon Balsamic Dressing is ready to enjoy.