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Portuguese Salad of Black-Eyed Peas with Tuna | Salada de Feijão-Frade com Atum

This Portuguese salad of black-eyed peas with tuna, called salada de feijão-frade com atum in Portugal, is a classic dish. It's a mix of black-eyed peas, canned tuna, onion, olive oil, and parsley. Very economical!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
5 hrs
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 497 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Portuguese

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup dried black-eyed peas picked over and rinsed
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or more if needed
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or more if you want a zingier taste
  • 1 small yellow onion cut in half then sliced into thin half moons (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 small garlic cloves minced
  • 4 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves thinly sliced
  • 9 ounces (1 1/2 six-ounce cans) imported tuna in oil well drained and lightly flaked
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the black-eyed peas in a large saucepan, add enough water to cover, and soak for 2 hours. Drain and fill the pot with fresh water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the beans are tender but still hold their shape, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the oil and vinegar until blended. 
  3. In a large serving bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, and 3 tablespoons of the parsley. Pour in about 3/4 of the dressing and toss to coat. If you'd like, add some or all of the remaining dressing. Fold in the tuna, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the flavors to blend. 
  4. Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving. Take a taste and, if desired, add a splash of oil or vinegar or season with salt and pepper. Toss, sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley, and bring to the table. Originally published April 15, 2009.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 497kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Monounsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 267mg (11%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 497kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 267mg 11%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.