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. Nourishing and colorful, it's sure to be a hit!

Submitted by Marilyn Troyer
Updated on February 27, 2024
Black eyed pea salad in green decorative bowl with chips on the side
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
16 hrs
Total Time:
16 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Place dried peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight; drain and rinse.

  2. Place peas in a large stockpot and cover with at least 2 inches of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 to 1½ hours; drain and rinse well with cold water.

  3. Place peas in a large bowl; mix in bell peppers, onion, celery, and scallions.

  4. Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add to pea mixture and toss to coat.

  5. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight. Add parsley and basil just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

168 Calories
3g Fat
28g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 168
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 9g 19%
Vitamin C 55mg 61%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 520mg 11%

* 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.