Best 11 Simple Black Eyed Pea Salad Recipes

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Black-eyed pea salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks. This salad is made with simple ingredients that are easy to find, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. The main ingredients in black-eyed pea salad are black-eyed peas, celery, onion, and bell pepper. These ingredients are tossed in a dressing made with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and sugar. Some recipes also include other ingredients such as cooked bacon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, or crumbled feta cheese. This salad is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. It is also a low-calorie and low-fat dish.

The article provides two recipes for black-eyed pea salad. The first recipe is for a classic black-eyed pea salad. The second recipe is for a black-eyed pea salad with bacon and eggs. Both recipes are easy to follow and produce delicious and refreshing salads.

Whether you are looking for a simple and healthy side dish or a flavorful salad to serve at your next party, black-eyed pea salad is a great option. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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

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

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

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

MARINATED BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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This wonderful salad uses lots of fresh ingredients, and gets better the longer you refrigerate it. It's a terrific dish to take to a potluck or any kind of get together.

Provided by Julie Cleaves McLaughlin

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 3h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
½ onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped
4 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Mix the yellow and red peppers, onion, jalapeno chiles, black-eyed peas, parsley, and garlic together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk the red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl. Gradually add the olive oil, whisking constantly to thoroughly blend with the vinegars. Stir in the cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours. Just before serving, stir in the crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 606.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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 Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 cups; 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion (1/2 medium onion)
1/2 cup red bell pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapenos
5 cups cooked and drained black-eyed peas
4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled, fat reserved separately
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Combine the black-eyed peas, crumbled bacon, 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat, and all remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, stirring occasionally.
  • Allow salad to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Toss well just before serving.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  • Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 7 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

One (#10 can) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
1/2 to 1 small or medium red onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
3/4 cup chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
1/2 fresh jalapeno, very finely minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, red and green bell peppers, onion, garlic, parsley and jalapeno.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, canola oil, vinegar, whole-grain mustard, brown mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture and toss well.

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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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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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

1 cup black-eyed peas, rinsed and picked over
3 large garlic cloves, 2 of them crushed and left in the skin, 1 of them minced
1/2 onion, intact
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
2 medium tomatoes, in season only, diced
1 medium fennel bulb (about 1/2 pound), trimmed, quartered, cored and sliced very thin across the grain
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
1/3 cup chopped chives
2 ounces feta, crumbled

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh black-eyed peas have a sweeter, more tender flavor than canned or frozen peas. If using canned peas, rinse them well before using.
  • Cook the black-eyed peas properly: Black-eyed peas should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked peas will be mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing is all that is needed to enhance the flavor of the black-eyed peas. Too much dressing will overwhelm the peas and make the salad soggy.
  • Add some crunch: Adding a crunchy element to the salad, such as chopped nuts or seeds, will add texture and contrast to the soft peas.
  • Serve the salad chilled: Black-eyed pea salad is best served chilled. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed pea salad is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is a great option for busy weeknights or potlucks. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give black-eyed pea salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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