Best 10 Contest Winning Black Eyed Pea Salad Recipes

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Are you seeking a delectable and award-winning recipe to tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family at your next gathering? Look no further! Our culinary journey takes us to the realm of "contest-winning black-eyed pea salad," a dish that has captured the hearts and taste buds of judges and food enthusiasts alike. This humble yet extraordinary salad, brimming with vibrant colors, textures, and flavors, is a symphony of culinary delight.

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MEDITERRANEAN BLACK EYED PEA SALAD



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Simple and hearty black eyed pea salad with chopped vegetables, fresh herbs, pomegranate arils, and a bright Mediterranean dressing. Keep it vegan or add a sprinkle of creamy feta to finish! The perfect lunch or side next to your favorite protein.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

15 ounce can black eyed peas, (drained and rinsed)
6 ounces grape tomatoes, (chopped)
1 English cucumber, (trimmed and chopped)
½ cup pomegranate arils, ((arils of ½ pomegranate))
2 green onions, (chopped)
20 mint leaves, (chopped)
Feta cheese, (optional)
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
Juice of ½ lemon
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (minced)
Kosher salt & black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the black eyed peas, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, pomegranate arils, onions, and fresh mint.
  • Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses (or balsamic reduction), lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and a good dash of salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the black eyed pea salad. Mix well to combine. Finish with a sprinkle of feta cheese, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Protein 6.5 g, Fat 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 9.4 mg, Fiber 6.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VIBRANT BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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My black-eyed pea salad reminds me of a Southern cooking class my husband and I took while visiting Savannah, Georgia. People go nuts for it at picnics and potlucks. -Danielle Lee, Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 each small green, yellow and red peppers, finely chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine peas, tomatoes, peppers, onion, celery and basil., For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CONTEST-WINNING BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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This is a wonderful recipe to serve any time of the year, but it's especially good with ripe cherry tomatoes picked fresh from the garden.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) frozen black-eyed peas
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
4 green onions, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook the black-eyed peas according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Stir in the peas, onions, celery, yellow pepper, carrots and mint., In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Top with tomatoes and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g 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

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.

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

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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This salad is inspired by a Greek recipe that calls for lots of herb fennel. I couldn't find herb fennel, so I added a thinly sliced fennel bulb to the mix. Along with its refreshing flavor, the fennel bulb contributes a delightful contrasting crunchy texture. It's a great salad with or without the tomatoes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup black-eyed peas, rinsed and picked over
3 large garlic cloves, 2 of them crushed and left in the skin, 1 of them minced
1/2 onion, intact
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
2 medium tomatoes, in season only, diced
1 medium fennel bulb (about 1/2 pound), trimmed, quartered, cored and sliced very thin across the grain
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
1/3 cup chopped chives
2 ounces feta, crumbled

Steps:

  • Place the black-eyed peas, whole crushed garlic cloves, halved onion and bay leaf in a large, heavy saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer until tender but intact, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, remove the lid and allow the black-eyed peas to cool for 30 minutes. Remove and discard the onion. Remove the garlic cloves, squeeze the cooked garlic out of the skins and back into the black-eyed peas, and drain through a strainer set over a bowl.
  • Transfer the black-eyed peas to a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil. Toss with the beans. Add the remaining ingredients except the feta and toss together. If you want a bit more liquid with the beans, add back some of the broth (I found the dressing to be sufficient). Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle the feta over the top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 210, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 512 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

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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A vegetarian salad that offers the protein and fiber needed for a balanced diet. Got this recipe from a friend....I've added some things..you can do the same, it is a very flexible recipe.

Provided by pkthacker1

Categories     Vegan

Time 4h30m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup green onion, sliced thin
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
3 -4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2/3 cup mayonnaise or 2/3 cup vegan mayonnaise
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Combine all the salad ingredients in a big bowl. Whip the dressing ingredients together and spread on top of the bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Mix together and serve as a side dish or as a snack. I like to fill Tostito scoops with the mixture.
  • Variations: I like to exchange one of the black-eyed peas with a can of black beans and add a small can of corn and add a chopped jalapeno pepper. Gives more flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.9, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 930.9, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 12.2, Protein 11.8

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.

SUMMERY BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD



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A delicious black-eyed pea salad that is easy to make and looks beautiful at the table. Great for summer BBQs or potlucks. Tastes even better the next day!

Provided by KOHLSMOMMY

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 4h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 bunch celery, finely chopped
2 medium red bell peppers, finely chopped
2 medium yellow bell peppers, finely chopped
1 large red onion, finely chopped
3 bunches fresh cilantro, finely chopped
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon zest
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix black-eyed peas, celery, bell peppers, onion, and cilantro together in a bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl. Toss dressing into beans and vegetables.
  • For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 673 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe produce and flavorful herbs will make all the difference in your salad. Try to buy organic whenever possible to avoid pesticides and herbicides.
  • Cook the black-eyed peas properly: Black-eyed peas should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked black-eyed peas will be mushy and unappetizing.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light vinaigrette is all you need to dress this salad. Too much dressing will weigh it down and make it soggy.
  • Add some crunch: Chopped nuts, seeds, or croutons will add some nice texture and crunch to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The longer it sits, the more the flavors will meld and the salad will become less crisp.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed pea salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also very affordable to make. With a little planning, you can easily make this salad ahead of time and have it ready to serve when you need it. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give black-eyed pea salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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