An easy salad to serve with grilled chicken or steak for supper or on a bed of greens for a satisfying lunch. Substitute white beans or chickpeas for the black-eyed peas if you prefer.

Makes 6 servings, about 1 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 cups peeled and diced cucumbers
1 14-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed
2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup slivered red onion
2 tablespoons chopped black olives

Whisk oil, lemon juice, oregano and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add cucumber, black-eyed peas, bell pepper, feta, onion and olives; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 160 calories; 10 g fat (3 g sat, 6 g mono); 11 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrate; 5 g protein; 3 g fiber; 270 mg sodium; 273 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (50% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv).
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 very lean meat, 2 fat

Double the portions for a cool main dish at the end of a hot day.

, Bellingham, WA

I made this salad for my family and even the kids ate it. They loved it. I am making this for a cookout this weekend and I know every will love it.

, Smithfield, RI

Yummy!!! I added a little jalapeno pepper for a bit of a kick.

Anonymous, Tallahassee, FL

Absolutely delicious -- Low fat, low cal are a plus!

Vicki Smith, Virginia Beach, VA

I made this for lunch today. It was just okay. I think it needs work.

Patricia Williams, Boca Raton, FL

A great salad! I like to make it and take it to work for lunch with a pita and hummus. Light and fresh and summery!

Sue, Omaha, NE

This is a great, easy summer salad. Even better when made the day before. I substitute cannelleni beans for the black eyed peas.

Anonymous, Jericho, VT

This is a terrific side dish and healthy snack. I pack it in my lunch. I use it as a side dish for dinner, and I've eaten it for an afternoon snack. It's easy to make and wonderful to have around.

Barb, Cincinnati, OH

This was an easy to assemble salad. The freshness of the veggies and the meatiness of the black-eyed peas made this a suprising lunch time meal.

Skylar, Long Beach, CA