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Black-eyed pea salad with colored bell peppers and onions in a savory marinade.
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Marinated Black-Eyed Pea Salad

This versatile marinated black-eyed pea salad, packed with fresh ingredients, is a crowd-pleaser that only gets better with time in the fridge. This dish will impress, whether it's a potluck or a casual get-together.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Marinating time in fridge3 hours
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 110kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 (15-oz) Oz. cans black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • ½ medium red onion finely chopped
  • 2 jalapeño chiles seeded and finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or more if you like cilantro
  • 2 cloves 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
  • 6 slices of cooked bacon crumbled

Instructions

  • Mix together black-eyed peas, bell peppers, celery, red onion, jalapeño chiles, cilantro, and garlic in a large bowl.
  • 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 the dressing until combined.
  • Pour dressing over vegetable mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours. Just before serving, stir in bacon until incorporated.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg