Best 8 Black Eyed Pea Salad With Avocado And Jalapeno Recipes

Black-eyed pea salad with avocado and jalapeño is a Southern classic for a reason: it combines savory, creamy, and spicy flavors in a refreshing and healthy dish that's satisfying enough to be a main course yet also a great side. This easy-to-make salad is an excellent addition to any gathering, whether a backyard barbecue or a fancy picnic.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 cups; 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion (1/2 medium onion)
1/2 cup red bell pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapenos
5 cups cooked and drained black-eyed peas
4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled, fat reserved separately
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

Combine the black-eyed peas, crumbled bacon, 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat, and all remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, stirring occasionally.
Allow salad to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Toss well just before serving.
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND JALAPENO

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"I've had a lot of compliments and requests for this recipe over the years. My husband loves it, and it's especially great on hot days. The salad dressing keeps the avocado from turning dark, even if you have leftovers-which doesn't happen often!" A fun alternative to pasta or potato salad. -Nancy Cariker, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, diced
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine all the ingredients; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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

Ingredients

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.

SZECHUAN BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

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This salad tastes great wrapped in tortillas or served over baby spinach that's been sauteed in a small amount of olive oil. Found this recipe in Vegetarian Times. It won first place in a recipe contest and was submitted by someone named Laura McAllister.

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 (14 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced (2 Tbsp)
1 garlic clove, minced (1 tsp)
1 avocado, cubed (1 cup)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon szechuan sauce
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

Toss together black-eyed peas, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in large bowl.
Toss avocado with lemon juice in a seperate bowl.
Then add the avocado to the black-eyed pea mixture.
Whisk together oil, vinegar, Szechuan sauce, and sugar in bowl used for avocado.
Toss black-eyed pea mixture with Szechuan sauce dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.1, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 598.9, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 11

AVOCADO AND BLACK EYED PEA SALSA

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A rich and flavorful chip dip!

Provided by wusz

Categories Salad Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 ripe but firm avocados, diced
½ cup chopped green onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
1 (11 ounce) can shoepeg corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon minced garlic
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

Lightly mix together avocados, green onion, cilantro, tomatoes, corn, and black-eyed peas in a salad bowl until well combined.
Whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, cumin, and minced garlic in a bowl, and pour over the salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and lightly toss the salad again. Chill for 1 hour before serving, to blend the flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 184 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BLACK-EYED PEA AND JALAPENO SALAD

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Piquant jalapeno chiles complement the earthy flavor of black-eyed peas in this fiber-rich side salad; they also add crunch, along with the diced red onion.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed, and excess water shaken out
2 fresh jalapeno chiles, seeds and ribs discarded, flesh cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3/4 cup sprouts, such as sunflower or alfalfa
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Put black-eyed peas, jalapenos, onion, and sprouts in a large bowl. Add oil and vinegar, and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

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

Ingredients

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

BLACK EYED PEA SALAD

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Make and share this Black Eyed Pea Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lindalou

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 1/2 cup, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (15 ounce) can jalapeno black-eyed peas, drained
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 avocado, diced
1 tomatoes, diced
1 (8 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing
1 (9 3/4 ounce) bag Fritos corn chips

Steps:

Mix drained peas, tomatoes, onions, and bell pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Just before serving crush fritos.
Add crused fritos, avocado, and catalina dressing to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.8, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 498, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 5.5

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh black-eyed peas. If using dried black-eyed peas, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
To save time, you can use canned black-eyed peas. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
Feel free to add other vegetables to this salad, such as chopped cucumber, bell pepper, or corn.
If you don't have avocado on hand, you can substitute another creamy fruit, such as mango or papaya.
Be sure to adjust the amount of jalapeno pepper to your own taste. If you like spicy food, you can add more. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed pea salad with avocado and jalapeno is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe to try, give this one a try!