Black Eyed Peas Salad
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Black Eyed Peas Salad
Description
The salad starts with rinsed, drained black-eyed peas combined with minced white parts and sliced green parts of green onions, diced yellow bell peppers, and tomatoes. The dressing is a blend of fresh minced cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), kosher salt, and cracked black pepper whisked until combined. Pouring the dressing over the salad ingredients and tossing coats everything evenly.
The salad benefits from refrigeration for at least two hours, preferably overnight, to develop a mildly pickled, tangy flavor influenced by the vinegar and herbs. The contrast of tender peas with crunchy vegetables creates a fresh texture profile. It is served using a slotted spoon to allow excess dressing to drain, making it an ideal side dish or light salad option.
Various optional additions like diced jalapeños for heat, corn, cucumbers, cubed ham, or salted cod can customize the salad to taste, enhancing flavor and texture diversity. The salad stores well refrigerated for up to a week, with its flavors intensifying over time.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. black-eyed peas canned, cooked, drained and rinsed
- 4 green onions white part minced, green part sliced
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper from about 1-2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes from about 2-3 tomatoes
Dressing
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh, minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar you can also use apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- black pepper cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Place the drained black eyed peas, green onions, yellow bell peppers and tomatoes in a large bowl or container.
- In a separate bowl, make the dressing by mixing in the cilantro, olive oil, the vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the veggies and toss to combine.
- Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving so flavors can develop... preferably overnight. Serve with slotted spoon.
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Notes
- Store the salad in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week; flavors will intensify with time.
- Add diced jalapeños, corn, cucumbers, ham, or salted cod to vary flavor and texture.
- Serve with a slotted spoon to allow excess dressing to drip off for a balanced bite.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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