Description
Black-Eyed Pea & Bacon Salad Cups are the perfect summer dish, combining crispy bacon and creamy black-eyed peas into a refreshing salad served in individual cups. Bursting with flavors from fresh vegetables and zesty lime, this dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. Ideal for backyard gatherings or picnics, these salad cups promise to be the star of any meal, delighting guests with their vibrant colors and delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain and set aside.
- While the bacon cooks, chop the red onion and bell pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine black-eyed peas, crispy bacon, chopped vegetables, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
- Spoon the mixture into small serving cups or lettuce leaves.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg