How to Make Garlic Lemon Black-Eyed Pea Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Garlic Lemon Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad is bursting with flavors of garlic, lemon, and herbs, making it a great side dish for a summer barbecue or a light and satisfying lunch. Packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy.

The star of this recipe is the black-eyed peas, which are known for their creamy texture and nutty ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas with bacon
  • ½ red onion, finely diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 6 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
  • ¾ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 1 slice lemon, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 sprig parsley, chopped, or more to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Pat black-eyed peas with a paper towel to remove excess water.
  • Mix peas, onion, peppers, and garlic in a bowl with salt, marjoram, dried parsley, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pour in enough olive oil and lemon juice to reach below the top layer of black-eyed peas. Adjust seasonings to taste. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the top of the salad just before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Nutrition

    237 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 406mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 230mg