Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Name: Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 2 cans black-eyed peas (15 oz), rinsed and drained; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeño, seeded, minced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A vibrant, no-cook Southern salad of canned black-eyed peas tossed with crisp bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing - great as a side or over greens.

15 minEasyServes 6220 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSaladNo-CookVeganHigh FiberLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cans black-eyed peas (15 oz), rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded, minced
2 celery stalks, diced
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until the sugar and salt dissolve.
2

In a large bowl, combine 2 cans rinsed and drained black-eyed peas (15 oz), 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 diced green bell pepper, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 1 seeded, minced jalapeño, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.
3

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning.
4

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. The salad keeps well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Questions

Can I make Black-Eyed Pea Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Black-Eyed Pea Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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