Black-Eyed Pea Salad With Basil Dressing Recipe

Name: Black-Eyed Pea Salad With Basil Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SALAD INGREDIENTS:; 6 cups canned or cooked black-eyed peas (4-15 ounce cans, drained); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 2 small sweet red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped; BASIL DRESSING:; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried; 4 to 6 medium cloves garlic, crushed; 3 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups olive oil; fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Servings: persons

SALAD INGREDIENTS:
6 cups canned or cooked black-eyed peas (4-15 ounce cans, drained)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 small sweet red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
BASIL DRESSING:
1/2 cup cider vinegar
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
4 to 6 medium cloves garlic, crushed
3 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups olive oil
fresh basil or parsley for garnish

1
In a serving bowl combine black-eyed peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, chopped onion, celery, and red bell pepper. Set aside.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, basil, garlic, sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
3
Gradually whisk in the oil until the dressing is well blended. You can use a blender for this step if desired.
4
In a medium bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, and basil dressing. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with a garnish of fresh parsley or basil, if desired.

1569

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SALAD INGREDIENTS:, 6 cups canned or cooked black-eyed peas (4-15 ounce cans, drained), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Black-Eyed Pea Salad With Basil Dressing 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.

Black-Eyed Pea Salad With Basil Dressing

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