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 mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Marinating time in fridge3 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 110kcal
- 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
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.
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