5.0 from 12 votes
Black Eyed Pea Salad Recipe
This wholesome Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a nutrient-dense, whole-food side dish rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
54 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 88 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Dinner , Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounce bag black eyed peas (wash and remove bad ones)
- 4 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 red onion (chopped)
- 1/3 cup Italian parsley (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 1/2 lemons, or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional: add diced carrots (celery, feta cheese)
Instructions
- Add beans, bay leaves, and water to the instant pot and cook for 9 minutes high pressure. Natural release then remove and strain the beans. Discard the bay leaves and allow the beans to cool completely.
- Then transfer to a large bowl with the onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and black pepper and mix well. Taste for salt and lemon juice and adjust as needed.
- Keep chilled until ready to eat.
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Notes
- Makes about 6 3/4 cups.
- Notes:
- To use cooked canned beans, use 4 15-ounce cans or 6 cups, rinsed and drained.
- This recipe can be halved or quartered.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3/4 cup (generous)
Calories
88kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
12.5g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3.5g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2.5g
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cup (generous) | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3.5g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.