Black Eye Pea Salad Recipes

VIBRANT BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

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.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

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.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

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.

BLACK-EYED-PEA-SALAD WITH CELERY

Steps:

• Soak onion in vinegar for 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine black-eyed peas, celery, parsley, and onion-vinegar mixture. Toss with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

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.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette by combining the oil, vinegar, sugar and mustard. Whisk well and then add in the black-eyed peas. Fold in the bacon, scallions, bell peppers and onions. Season well with salt and pepper. Garnish with the chopped scallion. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

BLACK EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix drained peas, tomatoes, onions, and bell pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Just before serving crush fritos.
• Add crused fritos, avocado, and catalina dressing to taste.

QUICK AND EASY BLACK EYED PEA SALAD

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.

MAKE-AHEAD BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Place peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
• Mix bell peppers, onion, celery, and scallions with peas in a large bowl.
• Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add to pea mixture and toss to coat.
• Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight. Add parsley and basil just before serving.