Black-Eyed Pea Crab Salad with Ruby Grapefruit

Name: Black-Eyed Pea Crab Salad with Ruby Grapefruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas; 1 quart ham hock; 4 slices bacon diced; 1 pound crab meat; 1 medium sweet red bell peppers diced; 1 medium sweet yellow bell peppers diced; 1 medium green bell peppers diced; 1 large purple onion; 3 whole scallions, spring or green onions sliced; 1 large tomatoes seeded and diced; 1 teaspoon thyme; 4 whole grapefruit sectioned

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas
1 quart ham hock
4 slices bacon diced
1 pound crab meat
1 medium sweet red bell peppers diced
1 medium sweet yellow bell peppers diced
1 medium green bell peppers diced
1 large purple onion
3 whole scallions, spring or green onions sliced
1 large tomatoes seeded and diced
1 teaspoon thyme
4 whole grapefruit sectioned

1
Place the drained black-eyed peas in a saucepan with the ham hock broth or water, and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat and simmer until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
3
Toward the end of the cooking time, taste the peas and season with salt.
4
Drain and set aside.
5
In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until all the fat is rendered.
6
Transfer the bacon to a large mixing bowl and add the crabmeat, vegetables, peas, and herbs.
7
Mix together until thoroughly combined.
8
Combine the salad with the vinaigrette.
9
Mound the tossed salad on a large serving platter, leaving at least 2 inches around the edge of the platter.
10
Arrange the grapefruit sections around the salad, and garnish the grapefruit sections with the cilantro springs.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas, 1 quart ham hock, 4 slices bacon diced, 1 pound crab meat, and more.

Yes, Black-Eyed Pea Crab Salad with Ruby Grapefruit falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!