Best 6 Colorful Black Eyed Pea Salad Recipes

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Black-eyed pea salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for potlucks, picnics, or summer gatherings. This colorful salad combines protein-packed black-eyed peas with a variety of crisp vegetables, sweet fruits, and tangy dressing for a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

The recipes in this article offer a diverse range of black-eyed pea salad variations to suit different tastes and preferences. From the classic Southern-style salad with bacon and hard-boiled eggs to the colorful Mexican-inspired salad with corn, tomatoes, and avocado, these recipes provide a delightful array of options for creating a delicious and satisfying black-eyed pea salad.

Additional recipes include a refreshing Greek-style salad with feta cheese and cucumber, a tangy Asian-style salad with ginger and sesame dressing, and a Southwestern-inspired salad with black beans and roasted corn. Each recipe offers a unique blend of flavors and textures, ensuring that there's a black-eyed pea salad for every palate.

With their vibrant colors, delightful flavors, and versatility, these black-eyed pea salad recipes are sure to become a staple in your summer entertaining repertoire. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and colorful black-eyed pea salad that will be the star of your next gathering.

Let's cook with our recipes!

COLORFUL BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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"This is my little spin on plain, boiled black-eyed peas," writes Susan Hinton from Morrisville, North Carolina. "I like to 'eat the rainbow,' so I add color with yellow corn, purplish onion and bright red tomatoes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup frozen black-eyed peas
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook peas according to package directions; drain. In a salad bowl, combine the peas, corn and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CONTEST-WINNING BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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This is a wonderful recipe to serve any time of the year, but it's especially good with ripe cherry tomatoes picked fresh from the garden.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) frozen black-eyed peas
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
4 green onions, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook the black-eyed peas according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Stir in the peas, onions, celery, yellow pepper, carrots and mint., In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Top with tomatoes and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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 PEA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced
2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
Salt to taste
1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
Juice of 2 limes
1 teaspoon molasses
3 serrano chilis, seeded, chopped (wear rubber gloves)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated coconut
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, sliced

Steps:

  • Pick over peas and remove small stones and imperfect beans. Place in a bowl and cover with cold water and soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse peas and place in a small saucepan. Cover with cold water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Drain peas and allow to come to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl whisk together anchovy paste, lime juice, molasses. Then stir in serrano chilies, chili powder, garlic, coconut. To serve: Mix black-eyed peas with cucumber, scallions, mint leaves and dressing. Add salt to taste. Serve immediately.

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.

MAKE-AHEAD BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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This is a great summer black-eyed pea salad recipe, given to me by a friend. Nutritious and colorful, it's sure to be a hit!

Provided by Marilyn Troyer

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 18h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package dry black-eyed peas
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ yellow bell pepper, diced
½ small red onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 stalks scallions, chopped
⅛ cup vegetable oil
⅛ cup white vinegar
⅛ cup white sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 drop hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  • Mix bell peppers, onion, celery, and scallions with peas in a large bowl.
  • Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add to pea mixture and toss to coat.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight. Add parsley and basil just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 12.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

- For the best flavor, use fresh black-eyed peas. If you're using dried black-eyed peas, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking. - To save time, you can cook the black-eyed peas in advance. Simply cook them according to the package directions and let them cool completely before assembling the salad. - Feel free to experiment with different ingredients in this salad. You can add chopped cucumber, bell pepper, onion, or celery. You can also add a handful of nuts or seeds for extra crunch. - If you're making this salad ahead of time, be sure to add the dressing just before serving. This will help prevent the salad from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

This colorful black-eyed pea salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's also a good source of vitamins and minerals. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and nutritious salad, give this recipe a try.

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