Make-Ahead Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Name: Make-Ahead Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 1105 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package dry black-eyed peas; 0.5 green bell pepper, diced; 0.5 red bell pepper, diced; 0.5 yellow bell pepper, diced; 0.5 small red onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 2 stalks scallions, chopped; 0.125 cup vegetable oil; 0.125 cup white vinegar; 0.125 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; 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley; 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil

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This is a great summer black-eyed pea salad recipe, given to me by a friend. Nutritious and colorful, it's sure to be a hit!

Recipe by Marilyn Troyer

Published on June 23, 2011

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 10 mins

Additional Time:

17 hrs

Total Time:

18 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

163	Calories
3g	Fat
26g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 163
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 12mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 23mg	114%
Calcium 51mg	4%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 481mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.