Best 8 Quick And Easy Black Eyed Pea Salad Recipes

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Black-eyed pea salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer potlucks, picnics, or cookouts. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this salad is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. The combination of black-eyed peas, crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and optional crumbled bacon creates a delicious and satisfying salad that is sure to please everyone at your gathering.

This article features two variations of black-eyed pea salad: a classic recipe with a simple vinaigrette dressing and a creamy version with a mayonnaise-based dressing. Both salads are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. You can also add other ingredients to your salad, such as chopped hard-boiled eggs, sliced avocado, or crumbled feta cheese. With its vibrant colors, delicious flavor, and versatility, black-eyed pea salad is a dish that is sure to become a summertime favorite.

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

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

SIMPLE BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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Every time I make this, I am amazed at how delicious it is and wonder why I don't make it every night. I always get rave reviews for this simple salad. If you remove the seeds and ribs from the chilies there is really no heat.

Provided by CookBrooke

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 small red onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix black-eyed peas, red onion, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, and red wine vinegar together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 628.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

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 TOMATO SALAD



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Spending time in the kitchen with my late aunt was so much fun because she was an amazing cook and teacher. This black-eyed pea salad was one of her specialties. It's easy to make and is a nice alternative to pasta or potato salad. Add cooked cubed chicken breast to make it a meal on its own. -Patricia Ness, La Mesa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
3 large tomatoes, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup diced red onion
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Add to bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 6 hours or overnight., Stir just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic exchanges

QUICK AND EASY BLACK EYED PEA SALAD



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One of a few winners of Cooking Light Magazine's Ultimate Reader Recipe Contest, Jan/Feb 2010. So good! This is a great vegetarian lunch or a perfect pack and go side dish for a pot luck!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (I used Seasoning Salt)
1/4 teaspoon sugar (I added a little extra)
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes (I used roma tomatoes)
1 cup diagonally cut green onion (about 4 green onions)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint (I omit the mint, but that's up to you)
1 (15 7/8 ounce) can black-eyed peas (rinsed and drained)
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Prepare dressing by mixing together first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
  • Place all of salad ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle dressing over the top and toss well.
  • Cover and chill.

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 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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A Southern tradition. Serve over sliced tomatoes or with flat bread, if you like. From "Food and Wine" magazine.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Beans

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried black-eyed peas or 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper
2 large celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
4 green onions, sliced thin (green parts only)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Cover peas with water, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat; simmer until peas are tender, about 45 minutes, drain.
  • Heat oil in a skillet, over medium heat, cook onions until softened, season with salt, then continue cooking until lightly browned, 8 minutes; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, roast bell pepper, in the oven, until it begins to char; let cool, peel, seed, and cut into 1/4 inch dice.
  • In a saucepan, boil salted water, blanch celery 30 seconds; drain and rinse with cold water.
  • To the bowl with the onions, add mayonnaise, vinegar, fold in black eyed peas, bell pepper, celery, and green onions; season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce to taste.
  • Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 37.4, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 10.9

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 use canned black-eyed peas. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as chopped cucumber, bell pepper, or avocado.
  • If you like a spicy salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeño pepper.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed pea salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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