Black Eyed Peas Chickpea Salad Food

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, canola oil, sugar, and salt and pepper.
• Toss all together with the black-eyed peas and let marinate for at up to 8 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD WITH CANADIAN BACON

Steps:

• Spray a large nonstick skillet with canola oil spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until very lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Cool slightly and cut into thin strips.
• Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the carrots, peas and scallions and toss. Add the watercress and toss again. Transfer to a large platter and top with the bacon.
• Per serving: Calories: 160; Total Fat 6 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 11 grams; Total carbohydrates: 18 grams; Sugar: 2 grams Fiber: 5 grams; Cholesterol: 10 milligrams; Sodium: 480 milligrams

GREEK SALAD WITH ORZO AND BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain well.
• Toss black-eyed peas, tomato, and parsley with vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Marinate, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss together orzo, remaining tablespoon oil, cucumber, olives, onion, lemon zest and juice, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
• Divide black-eyed-pea mixture (with juices) among jars and layer orzo salad, romaine, and feta on top. Add 1 or 2 peperoncini to each jar.

BLACK EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all of the salad ingredients together in a large bowl and stir to combine.
• If making the dressing, combine the vinegar, lime, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Very slowly, drizzle in the oil, whisking all the while.
• Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Refrigerate at least 3-4 hours or up to overnight. Serve and enjoy.

BLACK EYED PEAS & CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl beat vinegar and salt until salt is partially dissolved. Beat in oil, pepper sauce and garlic until well blended.
• Add black-eyed peas, chickpeas, pimentos and green onions. Toss to coat.
• Cover, stirring occasionally, chill several hours. Serve from lettuce lined bowl or platter.

BLACK EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Cover peas with water, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat; simmer until peas are tender, about 45 minutes, drain.
• Heat oil in a skillet, over medium heat, cook onions until softened, season with salt, then continue cooking until lightly browned, 8 minutes; transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, roast bell pepper, in the oven, until it begins to char; let cool, peel, seed, and cut into 1/4 inch dice.
• In a saucepan, boil salted water, blanch celery 30 seconds; drain and rinse with cold water.
• To the bowl with the onions, add mayonnaise, vinegar, fold in black eyed peas, bell pepper, celery, and green onions; season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce to taste.
• Chill.

BLACK-EYED PEA, PINEAPPLE AND RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk Dijon mustard and cider vinegar in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Add to salad and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Line large bowl with kale. Fill with salad. Garnish salad with cilantro sprigs and serve.

COLORFUL CHICKPEA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients.
• Marinate for at least an hour--but I usually can't wait if it's just for me!

BLACK-EYED PEA AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the kidney beans, black-eyed peas, black beans, celery, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegars, oil and salt. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for about 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

GREEK BLACK-EYED PEAS SALAD

Steps:

• Place the beans in a pot with the bay leaf and cover with water by 2 to 3 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, add salt to taste and simmer gently until peas are tender but not mushy, about 45 to 50 minutes. Drain through a colander set over a bowl. Transfer the black-eyed peas to a salad bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat, and add 1 tablespoon of the oil. When it is hot, add the red pepper and cook, stirring often, until just crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin seeds, and stir together for another minute or two until the garlic is fragrant. Remove from the heat and toss with the black-eyed peas. Toss with the vinegar, remaining olive oil, 1/4 cup of the bean broth, and salt and pepper to taste. Cool to room temperature.
• If using the red onion, place it in a bowl, cover with cold water, and soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Add to the salad along with the dill and parsley. Toss well. Sprinkle the feta over the top, and serve.