Marinated Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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This wonderful marinated black-eyed pea salad uses lots of fresh ingredients and gets better the longer you refrigerate it. It's a terrific dish to take to a potluck or any kind of get-together.

Submitted by Julie Cleaves McLaughlin
Updated on December 21, 2023
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
7 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • 4 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped

  • ½ onion, finely chopped

  • 2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions

  1. Mix together black-eyed peas, bell peppers, onion, jalapeño chiles, parsley, and garlic in a large bowl.

  2. Whisk together red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Gradually pour in olive oil, whisking constantly to thoroughly blend with vinegars. Stir salt, black pepper, and cumin into dressing until combined.

  3. Pour dressing over vegetable mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate, 3 to 4 hours. Just before serving, stir in bacon until incorporated.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

159 Calories
6g Fat
20g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 606mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 296mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.