Black Eyed Pea Salad Recipe

Name: Black Eyed Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas or (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced; 1 red bell pepper; 2 large celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise; 4 teaspoons cider vinegar; 4 green onions, sliced thin (green parts only); kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; Tabasco sauce

Servings: persons

1
Cover peas with water, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat; simmer until peas are tender, about 45 minutes, drain.
2
Heat oil in a skillet, over medium heat, cook onions until softened, season with salt, then continue cooking until lightly browned, 8 minutes; transfer to a large bowl.
3
Meanwhile, roast bell pepper, in the oven, until it begins to char; let cool, peel, seed, and cut into 1/4 inch dice.
4
In a saucepan, boil salted water, blanch celery 30 seconds; drain and rinse with cold water.
5
To the bowl with the onions, add mayonnaise, vinegar, fold in black eyed peas, bell pepper, celery, and green onions; season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce to taste.
6
Chill.

231

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas or (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced, 1 red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Black Eyed Pea Salad falls under the Salads 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!

Black Eyed Pea Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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