Best 7 Sylvias Black Eyed Pea Salad Recipes

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Black-eyed pea salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks. Made with cooked black-eyed peas, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this salad is packed with flavor and nutrients. This article features two delicious recipes for black-eyed pea salad: a classic Southern-style salad and a more modern version with a Southwestern flair. Both recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional or a more unique take on this classic dish, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love.

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BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD WITH TURMERIC VINAIGRETTE



Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Turmeric Vinaigrette image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 1-pound bag frozen black-eyed peas
1/4 cup olive oil
2 scallions, chopped, whites and greens kept separate
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 radishes, quartered and thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the black-eyed peas and simmer until just tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites, turmeric and coriander and cook, stirring, until the scallions are light golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in the vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
  • When the peas are ready, add them to the bowl with the vinaigrette along with the radishes, bell peppers, scallion greens, cilantro and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or cold.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



Black-Eyed Pea Salad image

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

BLACKENED TILAPIA WITH BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



Blackened Tilapia With Black-Eyed Pea Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 6-ounce tilapia fillets
1/3 cup jarred salsa verde
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups shredded coleslaw mix (one 14-ounce bag)
1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce (about 1 small head lettuce)
Cornbread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the paprika, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub one side of the fish fillets with the spice mixture.
  • Whisk the salsa verde, vinegar, sour cream, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the coleslaw mix and black-eyed peas and toss. Add the lettuce to the bowl but don't toss.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 fish fillets, spice-side down, and cook until nicely blackened, 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn the fillets and continue cooking until the fish is firm and flaky, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 fish fillets.
  • Toss the salad and season with salt and pepper. Serve the fish with the salad and cornbread.
  • Per serving: Calories 397; Total Fat 16 grams; Saturated Fat 3 grams; Protein 42 grams; Total Carbohydrate 24 grams; Fiber 8 grams; Cholesterol 90 milligrams; Sodium 440 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 90 milligrams, Sodium 440 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 42 grams

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 WITH FRIED KALAMATA OLIVES AND PARSNIP



Black Eyed-Pea Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives and Parsnip image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     side-dish

Time 9h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried black-eyed peas
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 parsnip, peeled and shredded
3 green onions, light and dark green parts sliced on the bias, whites reserved for another use
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • The night before, pick over the peas and discard any stones. Place in a large pot or bowl, cover with water and let soak overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Combine the peas, bay leaf, cumin and 3 cups water in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a rapid simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. If the water gets low, add more to just cover the peas. Strain the peas and remove the bay leaf.
  • Combine the cooked peas and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Let stand while you fry the olives.
  • Heat the oil in a medium cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the olives and cook until fragrant and the outsides blister, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the olives and oil over the peas. Add the parsley, parsnip, green onions and lemon juice and toss to combine. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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 SALAD



Black-Eyed Pea Salad image

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh black-eyed peas: Fresh black-eyed peas have a sweeter, more tender flavor than dried ones. If you're using dried peas, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
  • Cook the 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.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. You can add whatever you like, such as diced carrots, celery, bell peppers, or tomatoes.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. This makes it easy to assemble the salad at the last minute.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This salad is best served chilled. It makes a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish, or it can be served as a main course with a side of bread.

Conclusion:

Sylvia's black-eyed pea salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it can be made ahead of time, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights. With its smoky flavor and crunchy texture, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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