Blackeyed Pea Salad & Creamy Lime Dressing
Servings: 3 salads
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 14oz can blackeyed peas, (or 1/2 cup dried fully cooked)
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 2 Tbsp green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, or cilantro, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp tahini, or other nut/seed butter
- 1/2 lime, zest + juice, or 1 Tbsp concentrate
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp cumin, and/or coriander
- sea salt, or Herbamare, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse & drain the beans. If you’re using dried beans, they must be fully cooked before you begin.
- For the dressing, whisk together the nut/seed butter & lime juice until it thickens, then add the water & stir until it’s smooth. Mix in the zest and spices, and taste for seasoning. Add salt to bring the flavors together.
- Toss the cooked beans & vegetables together in a bowl, drizzled with lime-tahini dressing. Serve over fresh greens or 1/2 cup cooked quinoa.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9800IU | Vitamin C: 163.4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3.8mg
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