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

Black-eyed peas are a popular ingredient in Southern cooking, and they are perfect for making a refreshing and delicious salad. This Make-Ahead Black-Eyed Pea Salad is not only a tasty side dish, but it also offers a great way to incorporate more legumes into your diet. The best part is that you can make it ahead of time and have it ready to go whenever you need it.

This salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light lunch or dinner option. It's packed with protein, fiber, and ...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 17 hrs
  • Total Time: 18 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  • Mix bell peppers, onion, celery, and scallions with peas in a large bowl.
  • Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add to pea mixture and toss to coat.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight. Add parsley and basil just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    163 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 12mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 481mg