Best 7 Black Eyed Pea Spinach Salad Recipes

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**Discover a symphony of flavors and textures in the Black-Eyed Pea and Spinach Salad, a delightful dish that promises a culinary journey like no other. This vibrant salad combines the earthy goodness of black-eyed peas and the crisp freshness of spinach, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Accompanied by a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, this salad is bursting with zesty brightness. For a delightful twist, try the Avocado Black-Eyed Pea Salad, where creamy avocado adds a luscious richness to the mix. If you're seeking a hearty and protein-packed meal, the Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables offers a satisfying combination of grains, vegetables, and legumes. And for a lighter option, the Simple Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing delivers a refreshing simplicity that will tantalize your taste buds.**

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACK-EYED PEA SPINACH SALAD



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Black-eyed peas and pecans bring classic spinach salad to the South. Brightly colored and filling, it's always a hit. -Debbie Ingle, Winfield, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Stir in the peas, tomatoes and onion. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Place the spinach and vegetable mixture in a large serving bowl; toss gently. Sprinkle with pecans and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BLACK EYED PEA AND SPINACH SALAD



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This combines the two key ingredients for New Year's Day. Thing is, it's good all year round. I actually make the black-eyed pea mixture the day before and let refrigerate at least 24 hours for maximum flavor.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup jasmine rice
salt, to taste
4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup bottled olive oil and vinegar salad dressing
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 (6 ounce) bag spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Add 2 cups water and salt to taste to a 1 quart saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Add in the rice; stir.
  • Cover and change heat to low setting.
  • Simmer 15-20 minutes or until done.
  • While the rice is cooking, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until crisp.
  • Transfer to paper towel lined plates to drain; crumble and set aside; set aside skillet with bacon grease.
  • Drain the black-eye peas then put them in a mixing bowl.
  • Reheat the skillet with bacon grease over medium heat; saute/stir the onion 3-4 minutes or until soft and lightly brown.
  • Add in the salad dressing, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil and scrape bottom of pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any bits of bacon.
  • Let reduce for 4-5 minutes.
  • Pour the dressing over the black-eye peas; toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate until time to serve.
  • Fluff cooked rice and transfer to a serving platter.
  • Spoon the black-eyed pea mixture on top of the rice.
  • Arrange spinach and cherry tomatoes arount the peas/rice.
  • Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.5, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 739.1, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 20.9, Protein 12.6

BLACK-EYED PEA AND SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 5h5m

Yield 6 servings (1 serving = 1 1/3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas, or 2 cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water (if using dried peas)
3/4 cup lowfat buttermilk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery (2 stalks)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
4 cups baby spinach (about 2/3 of a 6-ounce bag), sliced into thick ribbons

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cover peas with 4 inches of water and soak a minimum of 6 hours, or overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
  • Place peas in a 4-quart saucepan with chicken broth or water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer peas between 45 to 55 minutes, or until peas are cooked but not mushy. Drain excess liquid and let peas cool to room temperature.
  • Combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce salt and pepper in a bowl, and whisk to incorporate.
  • In a salad bowl, combine beans, red onion, celery and chives. Pour dressing over bean mixture and gently stir to incorporate, being careful not to break up too many of the beans. Add spinach and toss to coat. Season with additional salt, pepper and hot sauce, to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 3.5 milligrams, Sodium 415 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 5.5 grams, Protein 5 grams

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH BLACK EYED PEAS, LARDONS, AND PECAN-VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup black eyed peas, soaked in cold water overnight
Chicken stock or water, to cover
1/2 medium white onion, halved
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 pound slab bacon or thick cut (cut into 1/4-inch strips or "lardons")
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup toasted pecan pieces, finely chopped, plus 1/3 cup
1/4 cup pecan oil or other nut oil
1 pound baby spinach, washed and dried

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, put the peas and cover with chicken stock or water. Add the onion, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and cook, uncovered, until peas are tender but not broken (still al dente). Allow to cool in the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, in a non-stick pan, heat the lardons over medium heat, rendering the fat until lardons are crispy. Set lardons aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the shallots, mustard, and vinegar, and slowly drizzle in the canola oil. Stir in the 1/4 cup of pecans.
  • In large bowl, toss the greens and lardons with half of the dressing. Evenly divide the salad between 4 plates. Place the cooled peas to the bowl and dress with the remaining dressing. Spoon the peas over the greens and sprinkle with the remaining chopped pecans.

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH SPINACH



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dried black-eyed peas
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
5 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cover the black-eyed peas with water and bring to a boil. Simmer gently until tender (about 30 minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper after the peas have cooked for 20 minutes.
  • Wash the spinach and remove stems. Shred leaves and drain well.
  • Soften the onion and garlic in the olive oil and cook until soft in a large skillet. Add the spinach and saute, stirring constantly until wilted. Season to taste and add the drained peas. Heat through, correct seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 159, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 407 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

BLACK-EYED PEAS & SPINACH



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This recipe was inspired by a couple of East African dishes. Canned or fresh ingredients can be used.

Provided by Earthymom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas
2 (16 ounce) cans whole tomatoes
20 ounces frozen leaf spinach, thawed and drained
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, coarsely chopped
red chili pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a Dutch Oven or large Stir Fry Pan/Wok over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic in vegetable oil until onions are barely translucent.
  • Add the coriander and chili flakes.
  • Mix in spinach. If using fresh spinach, stir gently until wilted and dark green.
  • Crush the tomatoes by hand and add, with liquid, to the rest of the ingredients. (If using fresh tomatoes you may need to add water).
  • When dish begins to bubble, reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.8, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 305.2, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 5.9, Protein 9.1

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • Rinse and sort the black-eyed peas before cooking to remove any debris or damaged peas.
  • Soak the black-eyed peas overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
  • Use a variety of colorful vegetables in the salad for added nutrition and visual appeal.
  • Add chopped nuts or seeds for a crunchy texture and extra flavor.
  • Use a light and flavorful dressing to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them.
  • Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed pea and spinach salad makes a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its combination of protein, fiber, and vitamins, this salad is a nutritious and satisfying meal. The addition of a variety of vegetables and a flavorful dressing makes this salad even more enjoyable. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy dinner, or a refreshing side dish, this black-eyed pea and spinach salad is sure to please.

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