A Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad
PUBLISHED ON: 05.29.2011
In the South folks feel pretty strongly about their black-eyed peas! They even love their black-eyed peas in salad. Here is a twist on a contemporary Southern dish.
Makes for a perfect side dish for a cookout or a picnic, served up with grilled meats, delicious!
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Serves 6
Recipe adapted from Emeril
Serves 6
Recipe adapted from Emeril
Ingredients:
5 cups cooked and drained dried black-eyed peas
4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled, fat reserved separately
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped red onions (1/2 medium onion)
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapenos
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1-1/12 teaspoons Emeril’s Original Essence
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Combine the black eyed-peas, bacon, 3 tablespoons reserved bacon fat, and all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight, stirring occasionally.
2. Allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Toss well just before serving.
Enjoy!
Carol at Serendipity
I make something similar called Texas Caviar. I love it. We serve it at cookouts in the summer!Carol
Maris (In Good Taste)
What a perfect salad for Memorial Day weekend or any time for that matter!
Nisrine M.
Gorgeous salad, Velva. Southerners definitely got this one right.
From the Kitchen
I might be transplanted to the mid-west but my heart and taste still remain in the south. Sounds delicious!Best,Bonnie
Lucia from Madison
Just started looking for \”summer\” salads! This one is bookmarked. Thanks for sharing!
From Beyond My Kitchen Window
What a great looking salad and beans are so healthy too. This would be a good salad to bring to a cookout.
Anonymous
This looks perfect for a long holiday weekend side dish.
Diane
I have opnly just finished lunch and now you are making my mouth water again!!!! Diane
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
I love bean salads and this one sounds wonderful! I can't wait to try it – the flavors sounds delicious.
LaDivaCucina
Velva, I love any kind of bean salad, they are so versatile, inexpensive and filling. And if you omit the bacon, good for vegetarians. Have a great holiday, friend.
Taste of Beirut
I agree; this salad is full of flavor (love all these fresh veggies) and hearty at the same time. Perfect for a summer day.
Lea Ann
Echoing the first commentor .. I just made Texas Cavier. Little different and fabulous side dish. Will have to try this version.
Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook
This looks so good, I love black eyed peas and salads like this.Enjoy the weekend!
Nil
Velva Hi, I love this bean. Here are two names for him: black-eyed beans or string bean. It is delicious! I love salads. Thanks!
Jocie's Mom
Gorgeous presentation! Lovely salad, well done 🙂
The Glamorous Gourmet
Love the sound of this salad – YUM! Great photo too:) Hope you're having a fabulous weekend!
Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen
Like some of the others, I make something similar except I add pieces of chopped browned ham. It's one of our favorite lunches. I'm a southern girl, so I adore black-eyed peas.Sam
Claudia
I make bean and grain salads for the weekly lunches. This will be added – all that freshness and some nice summer spice!
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pam
I love black eyed pea salads!!! Love them, and I am definitely going to try this one!
BakerbyNature
I am all about a good bean salad right now; must be the heat creeping in! This looks so fresh and spicy, love it!
Foodiewife
…and what kind of cocktails goes with this? ;)I can't think of the last time I've even had black-eyed peas. I think only once, years ago! I love beans! This salad looks gorgeous.
My Little Space
What a simple whip up and sounds great to start the week. Hope you're having a great day ahead.Best regards, Kristy
Barbara
I'm loving this, Velva. It couldn't be easier and everyone will love it.What does Emeril's essense taste like? I know about it and there's probably a recipe for it someplace, but I've never used it.
kitchen flavours
This is a lovely plate of salad, I love black-eyed peas, and it sounds good in a salad. Thank you for sharing and have a lovely week!
Betty @ scrambled henfruit
This southern girl love black-eyed peas! This salad looks so good- it would be a perfect dish for a picnic. 🙂
Angie's Recipes
I could have just eat the whole salad without wanting any grilled meat.
Kathleen
Wow! Yum-mmmmeee! Im bookmarking right now! Happy Memorial Day 😉
Marta Benicá
Maravilhosa receita!Tenha uma boa semana. Um abraço, Marta
Julie
I did Emeril's black eyed pea salad too…I loved it! Hope you and your family are having a wonderful holiday.
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
It's funny, because I just pulled out a container of black eyed peas that I'd made earlier this year in the pressure cooker and frozen. Just defrosted them tonight and used them to top a huge salad.
chow and chatter
great salad I should use these more
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
I really like black eyed peas but we don't see them very much in the stores or on menus so they're a real treat for us! 😛 Which must sound strange to you perhaps hehe!
Kitchen Belleicious
that is absolutely perfect in every way. The colors, the flavors the way you blended it all with the peas. Southern true and true and one I can't wait to try! Thanks for stopping by the other day! Your blog is fantastic!
Kitchen Belleicious
Oh P.S. I am SOOOOOOOO following you. I got come back here every week!
Susan Fields
I've never tried black eyed peas, but anything with bacon in it has got to be good!
Heather S-G
I love black-eyed peas…especially with bacon. And all of the other ingredients make this sound like my kinda salad…a must-try for me.
abbey
We love our black eyed peas here too!! Yum!
teresa
this looks so filling, healthy and flavorful, love it!
art is in the kitchen
Oh Velva, what a hearty and delicious salad! I have not eaten black-eyed peas for a while. Thanks for this delightful and healthy reminder. This is going to be our next salad at home! Cheers!!!
Rosa's Yummy Yums
I heart legumes! That salad looks so appetizing and must be really flavorful. Great summer food.Cheers,Rosa
Ramona
I'm Southern. I want some of that.
Rita
I have been looking for someting new for a bean salad and here it is; thank you.Rita
Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes
I don't know if I've ever had B.E. Peas! This looks delicious and it looks like something I'd like to make and bring to summer bbq's! Thanks for a great recipe!Mary
theUngourmet
I love black eyed peas but sometimes I forget about them. Thanks for the reminder. Your salad looks amazing!
Mary Bergfeld
What a lovely combination. I would love to have these as a side with my BBQ ribs tonight. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
That Girl
It's funny, I've never had black eyed peas and I lived in the south for a few years! Maybe they don't serve them to Yankees.
Lori
This looks delicious! I always think as the weather warms that I won't want hearty dishes like this, but they still have their place. I could go for a bowl right now!
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I need to get my hands on fresh beans — this salad looks divine 🙂