Best 4 Spicy Creamy Cajun Ham And Black Eyed Peas Salad Recipes

Calling all spice lovers! This tantalizing Spicy Creamy Cajun Ham and Black-Eyed Peas Salad is a flavor explosion that's perfect for potlucks, summer cookouts, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its zesty blend of Cajun spices, creamy dressing, tender ham, and hearty black-eyed peas, this salad is guaranteed to be a hit. Plus, we've included a collection of equally delectable recipes to satisfy any craving. Dive into the creamy goodness of our Creamy Ham and Pea Salad for a classic take on this dish. For a lighter option, our Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Lemon Dressing offers a refreshing twist. If you're looking for a meatless marvel, the Black-Eyed Pea and Avocado Salad is a delightful choice. And for a hearty main course, the Cajun Ham and Black-Eyed Pea Soup is sure to warm your soul. No matter your preference, these recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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.

CAJUN BLACKEYED PEAS

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Don't forget to have your black-eyed peas on New Year's day for good luck in 2015! This is an awesome black-eyed pea recipe that I have always used on New Year's day. It is originally from Southern Living. It is "Cajun" style and has a little kick to it.

Provided by Dene Mitzel

Categories Other Side Dishes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 lb dried blackeyed peas
8 c water
6 slice bacon
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 c fresh parsely, chopped
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
3 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp worchestershire sauce
1/4 tsp tabasco
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 1/2 c smoked ham, chopped
1 can(s) (14.5 oz) chopped tomatoes with green chilies

Steps:

1. Sort and wash peas.
2. Place in a large dutch oven, add water to depth of 2 in. above peas. Cover and let stand 8 hours or overnight.
3. Drain peas and return to dutch oven.
4. Add 8 cups water; bring to a boil.
5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add bacon and next 12 ingredients; return to a boil.
7. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until peas are tender.
8. Add sausage, ham, and tomatoes; return to a boil.
9. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
10. Remove bacon, if desired.

BLACK-EYED PEA AND HAM SALAD

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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories Salad Picnic Quick & Easy Lunch Ham Celery Legume Jalapeño Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped chopped cooked ham (5 ounces)
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh jalapeño
2 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Stir together all ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS

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A wonderful Paula Deen recipe. You know us G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised In The South) were raised on black eyed peas. This is a wonderful recipe. Serve these over some rice with some cornbread, and I am home again!!

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas, washed
1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained (Rotel works well)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups water

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the bacon slices, until crisp.
Remove the bacon, crumble and set aside to use as a topping for the finished peas.
Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender.
Add the peas, diced tomatoes with green chiles, salt, chili powder, pepper, and water.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 min to an hour, or until the peas are tender.
Add additional water, if necessary.
Serve over rice with the crumbled bacon as a garnish.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cooked black-eyed peas. You can find them in the canned goods section of most grocery stores.

If you don't have Cajun seasoning, you can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.

If you like your salad extra spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce.

Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This spicy creamy Cajun ham and black-eyed peas salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at your table. The combination of the creamy dressing, the spicy Cajun seasoning, and the ham and black-eyed peas creates a truly unique and unforgettable salad.