Best 10 Black Eyed Pea And Ham Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Salad, a Southern classic that's brimming with goodness. This delightful salad boasts a harmonious blend of tender black-eyed peas, savory ham, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing that awakens your taste buds. As you savor each bite, you'll be taken on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of the American South. This versatile salad can be served as a refreshing side dish, a hearty main course atop a bed of greens, or even as a flavorful filling for sandwiches and wraps. It's the perfect dish to enjoy during warm summer potlucks, backyard barbecues, or as a delightful addition to your weekly meal rotation. Additionally, we've included two variations to cater to your preferences: a traditional Black-Eyed Pea Salad and a tangy Mustard-Based Black-Eyed Pea Salad. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Salad recipes, where Southern charm meets delectable taste.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK-EYED PEAS & HAM



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Every New Year's Day we have these slow-cooked black-eyed peas to bring good luck for the coming year. -Dawn Legler, Fort Morgan, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
1/2 pound fully cooked boneless ham, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups water
Minced fresh cilantro, optional
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Soak peas according to package directions., Transfer peas to a 6-qt. slow cooker; add the next 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until peas are tender, 5-7 hours. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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This salad goes great with barbeque and, of course, New Year's Day.

Provided by LADYEM

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
1 large tomato, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss together black-eyed peas, tomato, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, celery, and parsley.
  • In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss into the vegetables. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 478 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH HAM



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Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. You'll never want black-eyed peas from a can again! Serve the dish as a side with grilled chicken...or make it your main course and round out the meal with greens and corn bread. -Tammie Merrill, Wake Forest, NC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 8h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort black-eyed peas; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid. Transfer peas to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BARLEY SALAD WITH HAM AND BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
2 cups frozen black-eyed peas
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
7 ounces mixed baby greens (about 12 cups)
3/4 pound deli ham (preferably low sodium), in 1 piece, chopped
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
5 radishes, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles or cornichons

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the barley, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer 7 minutes; add the black-eyed peas and continue cooking until both the barley and black-eyed peas are tender, about 5 more minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the greens, ham, tomatoes, radishes, scallions, pickles, barley and black-eyed peas and toss. Divide among plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 472 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 16 grams

BLACK-EYED PEA AND HAM SALAD



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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Salad     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Ham     Celery     Legume     Jalapeño     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped chopped cooked ham (5 ounces)
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh jalapeño
2 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large tomato, diced
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, canola oil, sugar, and salt and pepper.
  • Toss all together with the black-eyed peas and let marinate for at up to 8 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

BLACK-EYED PEA AND HAM SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Side     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Ham     Celery     Bell Pepper     Summer     Jalapeño     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup dried black-eyed peas, picked over
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon minced fresh jalapeño chili including seeds (wear rubber gloves)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound cooked ham steak, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine peas with salt and water to cover by 2 inches and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, 25 to 30 minutes (do not overcook). Drain peas and in a bowl toss with vinegar, vegetables, jalapeño, and 1 tablespoon oil.
  • In a small skillet heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté ham, stirring, 1 minute. Add honey and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Add ham to salad and toss well.

BLACK EYED PEA AND HAM SALAD



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Make and share this Black Eyed Pea and Ham Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
3 cups canned black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 cup cooked ham, chopped

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine all ingredients except ham. Cover and chill for 8 hours.
  • In small skillet, sauté ham for 4-5 minutes. Stir into chilled pea mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 300.5, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9.1

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH HAM



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Similar to hoppin' John, this is a great way to turn your New Year's black-eyed peas into a main dish.

Provided by Deb Newell

Time 10h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
1 (8 ounce) bone-in ham steak
3 slices thick-cut bacon
1 medium onion, diced
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium lemon, juiced
2 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups chicken broth, or as needed to cover
1 ½ cups warm cooked rice
3 stalks green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain peas. Dice ham and reserve the bone.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve for garnish.
  • Saute onion and celery in the bacon drippings over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain the bacon fat and transfer vegetables to a soup pot.
  • Add peas, diced ham, ham bone, tomatoes, lemon juice, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cover with chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until peas are soft, about 2 hours. Remove bay leaves and ham bone.
  • Serve over warm rice with crumbled bacon and green onions sprinkled over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.1 calories, Carbohydrate 96.9 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1752.4 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

BLACK-EYED PEAS AND HAM CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious and hearty winter meal. Serve in deep bowls with a big, green salad at table, and lots of crusty bread and everyone will be happy.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Ham

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight (keep 2 cups of the bean liquor left in pot after cooking)
1 bay leaf
8 ounces smoked ham, good-quality, cut into dice
1 medium onion, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 cup tomato ketchup
1 (12 fluid ounce) can Pepsi
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the black-eyed peas with cold running water and discard any stones or shriveled peas. Into a 6-quart Dutch oven, place the peas, bay leaf and enough water to cover, and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until peas are almost tender. Drain peas, keeping 2 cups of the liquid. Discard bay leaf. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead to this point. Refrigerate until ready to proceed with recipe.).
  • Saute onion in olive oil, over medium heat, until partially cooked and translucent, 5-6 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Empty peas into a 4-quart baking dish and add all remaining ingredients (including onions and reserved bean water). Stir to distribute ingredients evenly throughout casserole. Taste some of liquid and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. The casserole will be quite 'wet' and should be served in bowls. Even better the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.8, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 1119.4, Carbohydrate 82.8, Fiber 9, Sugar 37, Protein 27.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any cooked ham, you can use deli ham or canned ham instead.
  • Be sure to rinse and drain the black-eyed peas before using them.
  • If you like, you can add other ingredients to the salad, such as diced celery, chopped onion, or grated carrots.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed pea and ham salad is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and other gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a delicious and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try.

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