Best 10 Black Eyed Pea And Pasta Salad Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delightful flavors of a black-eyed pea and pasta salad, a dish that harmonizes the earthy richness of black-eyed peas with the delicate texture of pasta. This vibrant salad invites you to explore a symphony of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing lunch. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, this salad will captivate your senses and leave you craving more. Dive into the world of flavors as we unveil the secrets behind creating the perfect black-eyed pea and pasta salad, a true celebration of culinary artistry.

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BLACK-EYED PEA & PASTA SALAD



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This colorful pasta salad has a lime-jalapeño dressing that is both sweet and spicy.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Beans     Salad     Spicy     Pasta     Salad     Side Dish     Side Dish     Side Dish

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Salad Dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño chile pepper
1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salad
8 ounces (2 cups) uncooked dried gemelli pasta *
1 (15.8-ounce) can black-eyed peas, ** rinsed, drained
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup small grape tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced green onions
4 ounces (1 cup) Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in small jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving time or up to 1 day ahead.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Combine cooked pasta and all remaining salad ingredients in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 3-4 hours before serving to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 320 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 5 grams

BLACK-EYED PEA PASTA SALAD



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Grilling out? You may want to serve this refreshing, make-ahead salad at the barbecue. A creamy Italian dressing enhances the chopped vegetables, cheese and pasta. -Joan Huggins, Waynesboro, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts
1 cup uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
4 slices provolone cheese, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Drain artichokes, reserving 1/4 cup liquid; chop and set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the artichokes, peas, cheese, peppers, onion and pepperoni. Drain pasta; add to artichoke mixture., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and reserved artichoke liquid. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BLACK-EYED PEA PASTA CASSEROLE



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Easy and delicious! Perfect for any potluck!

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Salad

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups of uncooked pasta
1 7 ounce jar of marinated artichokes, quartered (keep liquid)
1/2 cup of green olives
1/2 cup of provolone cheese (cut into small pieces)
1/2 cup of red onion (chopped)
1/2 cup of sliced pepperoni (chopped)
1 15 ounce can of black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup of mayonnaise
1/4 cup of Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions and drain. Drain artichokes and quarter, keeping 1/4th cup of liquid. Combine artichokes, olives, black-eyed peas, cheese, red onion, pepperoni in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl combine mayonnaise, Italian dressing and artichoke liquid and whisk together pour over pasta mixture and chill for an hour. Makes 8 servings.

BLACK-EYED-PEA AND PASTA SALAD



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To create a more interesting pasta salad, I added pasta to my favorite black-eyed pea salad. The result is different and delicious. Cucumber and green pepper give this picnic side dish a satisfying crunch. -Melinda Ewbank of Fairfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces small shell pasta, cooked and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup sliced green onions
3/4 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
3/4 cup diced green pepper
3/4 cup diced seeded tomato
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, basil, chili powder, hot pepper sauce and seasoned salt; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK EYED PEA PASTA SALAD



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This recipe was the result of me sifting through the leftovers I had and wanting some pasta salad. I love black-eyed peas, but whenever I make them we always have leftovers because I get tired of eating them plain. This is a great way to use up those leftovers, and a few other random ingredients you may have lying around. I'll give tips for some substitutions, but definitely make this your own using what you like. I'll post my vegetarian black eyed pea recipe separately.

Provided by MC Baker

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb rotini pasta (1/2 box)
1 1/2 cups cooked black-eyed peas (can use frozen, canned or homemade)
1 carrot, diced small
6 ounces cooked salmon (canned works, but leftover salmon is great)
1 cup artichoke heart (cut into quarters)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 tablespoon pepper
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (fresh, chopped fine)
2 green onions (sliced)
1/2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese (optional) or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water up to a rapid boil.
  • Drain off black-eyed peas, or if frozen submerse for a few minutes in boiling water until cooked through, with the aid of a strainer.
  • Lightly cook carrots for a few minutes in boiling water using a strainer to submerse and remove from water.
  • Lightly boil mushrooms the same way or cook them lightly in olive oil in a pan.
  • Add pasta to water and cook approximately 7 minutes. I usually undercook the pasta slightly so the pasta doesn't get too mushy after absorbing liquid in the salad, or if you want to eat the pasta hot later.
  • Mix together garlic, cilantro, green onions, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if you like. Onion and garlic powder and parsley are also great additions.
  • Combine sauce with vegetables, black eyed peas and salmon flaked into small pieces and again taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Remove pasta and strain.
  • Mix pasta into vegetable mixture and give a final taste and adjust if needed.
  • Sprinkle cheese if using on top and heat in oven or microwave if desired.
  • This dish is also excellent cold, though I prefer it warm with some cheese melted on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 1470.9, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 2, Protein 16.8

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil, approximately, as needed to brush on peppers
1 red bell pepper, halved, stemmed and seeds removed
1 yellow bell pepper, halved, stemmed and seeds removed
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 large clove garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and quartered
1 cup olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
2 (16-ounce) cans black eyed peas, drained
2 tablespoons sliced scallions, white and tender green parts only (from about 6 scallions)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, from about 1-ounce parsley, stems removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Brush olive oil on the peppers, and place them cut side down on a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil (with the edges turned up to avoid drips.) Roast until charred, them remove them to a resealable plastic bag or tightly covered pan to sweat and cool down.
  • Make the vinaigrette just before use. Through the feed opening of a running blender, add vinegar and garlic. With the blender still running, pour olive oil in a slow thin stream. (Alternatively, you can prepare the vinaigrette by whisking the ingredients into a bowl in the same order, in which case, the garlic should be minced first.)
  • Return to the bell peppers and peel off the blackened skin. Slice the flesh of the peppers brunoise (julienne, then crosswise) and place in a mixing bowl. Fold in the drained black-eyed peas, scallions, and parsley. Stir in enough of the vinaigrette to coat. Serve family style.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large tomato, diced
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, canola oil, sugar, and salt and pepper.
  • Toss all together with the black-eyed peas and let marinate for at up to 8 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

QUICK AND EASY BLACK EYED PEA SALAD



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One of a few winners of Cooking Light Magazine's Ultimate Reader Recipe Contest, Jan/Feb 2010. So good! This is a great vegetarian lunch or a perfect pack and go side dish for a pot luck!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (I used Seasoning Salt)
1/4 teaspoon sugar (I added a little extra)
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes (I used roma tomatoes)
1 cup diagonally cut green onion (about 4 green onions)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint (I omit the mint, but that's up to you)
1 (15 7/8 ounce) can black-eyed peas (rinsed and drained)
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Prepare dressing by mixing together first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
  • Place all of salad ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle dressing over the top and toss well.
  • Cover and chill.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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This salad goes great with barbeque and, of course, New Year's Day.

Provided by LADYEM

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
1 large tomato, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss together black-eyed peas, tomato, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, celery, and parsley.
  • In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss into the vegetables. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 478 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

MAKE-AHEAD BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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This is a great summer black-eyed pea salad recipe, given to me by a friend. Nutritious and colorful, it's sure to be a hit!

Provided by Marilyn Troyer

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 18h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package dry black-eyed peas
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ yellow bell pepper, diced
½ small red onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 stalks scallions, chopped
⅛ cup vegetable oil
⅛ cup white vinegar
⅛ cup white sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 drop hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  • Mix bell peppers, onion, celery, and scallions with peas in a large bowl.
  • Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add to pea mixture and toss to coat.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight. Add parsley and basil just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 12.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be cooked until it is just tender, but still has a little bit of a bite to it.
  • Let the pasta cool completely before adding it to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of beans and vegetables in your salad. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients.
  • Dress the salad with a light vinaigrette or dressing. This will help to bring out the flavors of the ingredients.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. This salad is best served fresh, but it can also be chilled for later.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed pea and pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try!

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