Best 8 Black Eyed Susan Salad Recipes

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Black-eyed Susan salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines colorful ingredients to create a refreshing and satisfying meal. This salad gets its name from the black-eyed Susan flowers, which are known for their cheerful yellow petals and dark centers. The salad features a medley of fresh ingredients, including black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. Some recipes also include hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, or chopped nuts for added protein and texture. The dressing is typically a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs. Black-eyed Susan salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. In this article, we'll share two delicious recipes for black-eyed Susan salad, one with a classic vinaigrette dressing and another with a creamy ranch dressing. Both recipes are easy to follow and make a great addition to your summer menu.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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Each time I take this dish to a church supper, I get many, many requests to share the recipe. My family has enjoyed this tasty salad for years, and it works very well alongside ham, brisket or chicken. It is inexpensive to make, and the red onion rings add a nice touch of color to a meal. The real beauty of this salad is that it can be made well ahead of time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup red onion rings
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 small garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Dash pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium salad bowl, combine peas, onion, green pepper and garlic. Stir together all remaining ingredients and pour over vegetable mixture. Chill, covered for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g 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 SUSAN



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The Kentucky Derby has the mint julep; the Preakness has the black-eyed Susan. The drink is a sunny mix of vodka, rum, and pineapple and orange juices to toast your special events.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed ice
1 ounce vodka
1 ounce light rum
1/2 ounce Triple Sec
2 ounces unsweetened pineapple juice
2 ounces orange juice
Lime slice and pitted sweet dark cherry

Steps:

  • Place desired amount of ice in a rocks glass. Pour vodka, rum, Triple Sec and juices into glass. Stir; serve with a lime slice and cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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.

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 clove garlic, finely grated
Pinch cayenne
Kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
Two 15.5-ounce cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup mixed-color grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 green bell pepper, medium-diced (slightly smaller than 1/2-inch pieces)
1/2 red bell pepper, medium-diced (slightly smaller than 1/2-inch pieces)
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, garlic, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Add the black-eyed peas, tomatoes, peppers, celery, onions and parsley and toss to combine. Season with salt to taste.

BLACK-EYED SUSAN



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Longtime Preakness Stakes caterer Harry M. Stevens Co. created the Black-Eyed Susan in 1973, and although serious bourbon drinkers think the drink is too sweet (and have campaigned to replace it), racegoers love it.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine 2 ounces each orange juice and sour mix and 1 ounce each bourbon, peach schnapps and vodka in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED OYSTER AND BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD WITH JALAPENO DRESSING



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This recipe for cornmeal-crusted oyster and black-eyed pea salad with jalapeno dressing is courtesy of chef Susan Spicer and can be found in her cookbook, "Crescent City Cooking."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dried black-eyed peas or 1 (14-ounce) can black-eyed peas
1/2 onion stuck with 2 cloves (for dried peas only)
1 dried bay leaf (for dried peas only)
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
4 scallions, finely sliced
Jalapeno Dressing
1 small celery root, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of coarse salt
Canola or peanut oil, for frying
1 pint (about 24) shucked oysters
1 cup Cornmeal Coating
10 ounces fresh spinach, cleaned and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • If using dried peas, place them in a medium bowl and cover with water; let soak overnight. Drain peas, rinse, and transfer to a small saucepan with about 3 cups water, the onion, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, immediately reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until peas are tender but not mushy, about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse. If using canned peas, drain and rinse.
  • Add peas to a small bowl, along with bell pepper and scallions, and mix together with 1/2 cup jalapeno dressing; let stand at least 5 minutes or up to 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
  • Place celery root, lemon juice, salt, and enough water just to cover in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, drain, and set aside to cool.
  • Fill a medium saucepan or deep skillet 2 inches high with oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Transfer oysters to a colander and rinse, checking for shells; pat dry. Dredge oysters in cornmeal coating and transfer to a plate. When oil is hot, add oysters to oil, working in batches, and fry until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer oysters to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining oysters.
  • To serve, toss celery root and spinach together in a medium bowl; divide evenly among 4 plates; spoon black-eyes peas around salad and top with fried oysters. Drizzle with any remaining jalapeno dressing; serve immediately.

VIBRANT BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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My black-eyed pea salad reminds me of a Southern cooking class my husband and I took while visiting Savannah, Georgia. People go nuts for it at picnics and potlucks. -Danielle Lee, Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 each small green, yellow and red peppers, finely chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine peas, tomatoes, peppers, onion, celery and basil., For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Ingredients: Select ripe and vibrant black-eyed Susans, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic red onions. Fresh ingredients will elevate the taste of your salad.
  • Prepare the Black-Eyed Susans: If using dried black-eyed Susans, soak them in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. This will soften them and reduce their cooking time. If using canned black-eyed Susans, rinse and drain them well before using.
  • Cook the Black-Eyed Susans: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the black-eyed Susans, and cook according to the package instructions or until tender. Drain and rinse the cooked black-eyed Susans with cold water.
  • Chop the Vegetables: Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions into uniform pieces. Consistent sizing will ensure even cooking and a cohesive texture in your salad.
  • Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Alternatively, you can use a store-bought dressing of your choice that complements the flavors in the salad.
  • Assemble the Salad: Combine the cooked black-eyed Susans, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions in a large bowl. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  • Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled for a refreshing and flavorful side dish or light meal.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed Susan salad is a delightful and versatile dish that showcases the unique flavor and texture of black-eyed Susans. With its vibrant colors, crisp vegetables, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to impress. Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish for your next barbecue or a light and healthy meal option, this salad delivers both taste and nutrition. So, gather your ingredients, follow these tips, and enjoy the goodness of black-eyed Susans in this delectable salad!

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