**Glendale's Black-Eyed Pea Salad: A Southern Classic with a Twist**
In the realm of Southern cuisine, few dishes hold a more beloved place than Glendale's black-eyed pea salad. This classic dish, often served as a side or main course, is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, featuring tender black-eyed peas, crisp vegetables, and a tangy, slightly sweet dressing. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, this salad is a staple at potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings throughout the region.
This article offers a comprehensive guide to making this iconic salad, featuring not one but two variations: the traditional Glendale's black-eyed pea salad and a modern twist with a zesty avocado dressing. Both recipes are meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can recreate this Southern delight in their own kitchens. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable flavors of Glendale's black-eyed pea salad.
BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD
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
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
This salad is inspired by a Greek recipe that calls for lots of herb fennel. I couldn't find herb fennel, so I added a thinly sliced fennel bulb to the mix. Along with its refreshing flavor, the fennel bulb contributes a delightful contrasting crunchy texture. It's a great salad with or without the tomatoes.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the black-eyed peas, whole crushed garlic cloves, halved onion and bay leaf in a large, heavy saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer until tender but intact, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, remove the lid and allow the black-eyed peas to cool for 30 minutes. Remove and discard the onion. Remove the garlic cloves, squeeze the cooked garlic out of the skins and back into the black-eyed peas, and drain through a strainer set over a bowl.
- Transfer the black-eyed peas to a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil. Toss with the beans. Add the remaining ingredients except the feta and toss together. If you want a bit more liquid with the beans, add back some of the broth (I found the dressing to be sufficient). Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle the feta over the top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 210, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 512 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD
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
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh black-eyed peas, crisp vegetables, and flavorful herbs will make all the difference.
- Don't overcook the black-eyed peas. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Add the dressing to the salad just before serving. This will prevent the salad from getting soggy.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It's delicious either way!
Conclusion:
Glendale's Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this recipe a try!
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