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Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad

June 7, 2022 by Kimberly Killebrew · 40 Comments

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Deliciously fresh and seductively smoky, the flavor and varied textures in this phenomenal Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad recipe will wow your taste buds!  Quick and easy to make, serve it as a side or enjoy it as a salsa with chips!

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The South has a tradition that goes back to the mid-19th century that says black-eyed peas bring good luck.  Specifically, they bring good luck if they’re eaten on New Year’s Day.  Now I realize I’m a few months late in the good luck game, but if the luck-bringing powers of the black-eyed pea work on a prorated basis, there should still be a little left to go around.  In any case you have everything to win by making this delicious Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad!

Black-eyed peas have always been a favorite of mine.  They have a flavor unlike any other legume that’s simply fantastic.  Today I’m featuring the black eyed pea in a delicious Southern-style salad that takes just minutes to prepare.  The beans and chopped veggies are allowed to marinate in a wonderfully smoky-spicy vinaigrette and enjoyed cold.  It’s a perfect make-ahead dish and is easy to transport to your next barbecue, picnic or potluck.

It also makes great leftovers and is a healthy and satisfying option to take to work for lunch.

Serve this delicious salad as a side dish or enjoy it as a show-stopping salsa with corn chips!

black eyed pea salad recipe southern corn tomatoes

Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad Recipe

Let’s get started!

Place the beans, corn and chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

put ingredients in bowl

Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.  (The smoked paprika in this salad rocks!)

making the dressing

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, stir to coat, cover and refrigerate for at least two or more hours before serving, giving it an occasionally stir.

combine dressing with ingredients

Serve cold with some grilled chicken or meat, enjoy it on its own as a light lunch, or serve as a salsa with corn chips.

Enjoy!

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For another variation try our Sorghum & Black Eyed Pea Salad!

black eyed pea salad recipe southern corn tomatoes

Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad

Kimberly Killebrew
Deliciously fresh and seductively smoky the flavor and varied textures in this phenomenal Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad will wow your taste buds!  Quick and easy to make, serve it as a side or enjoy it as a salsa with chips!
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4.8 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Chill time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 6
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked black eyed peas
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 Roma tomatoes , seeded and diced
  • 1 cup cucumber , seeded and diced
  • 3 green onions , chopped
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce , according to heat preference

Instructions
 

  • Combine the beans and vegetables in a large bowl. Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients and pour over the mixture. Stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy as a salad, side dish or as a salsa with corn chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg
Keyword Black Eyed Pea Salad
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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet Jun 8, 2016

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40 Responses

  1. Kim Beaulieu says

    June 9, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    I want to gobble this up all by my lonesome. This is stunning. I love black eyed peas so this is right up my alley.

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  2. Sabrina says

    June 9, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    I’ve never had salsa with peas before! I bet it adds a really interesting element!

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  3. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    June 9, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    What a great summer time salad.

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  4. Michelle | A Latte Food says

    June 9, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    Ooh, this sounds so good for summer! I’d never heard before that black eyed peas were lucky (seriously, where have I been?!), but I love them! This looks amazing!

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  5. Kaitie says

    June 9, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    This looks amazing! A great salad to bring along to our next picnic or family BBQ.

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  6. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

    June 9, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    This is such a beautiful side dish for summer – those colors are enough to draw anybody in!

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  7. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    June 9, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    I am all over this! Salads like this are perfect for my dinner, and this way the family can enjoy their meat dish. Okay, maybe I can share… :)

    Reply
  8. Diana Johnson says

    June 9, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    That salad looks delicious – and lucky too? Bonus!

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  9. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    June 9, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    I love black eyed peas in my salsa! This looks delish!

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  10. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    June 9, 2016 at 7:11 am

    Ooh! I bet that smoked paprika is amazing in there. We’re going to a picnic soon and this would be so perfect to bring!

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  11. Katerina @ Diethood says

    June 8, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    I’m going to make a big bucket of this delicious salsa – I need all the luck I can get!!! ;-)

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  12. Jessica - The Novice Chef says

    June 8, 2016 at 10:52 am

    I have never had a salsa with black eyed peas! How intriguing!

    Reply
  13. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    June 8, 2016 at 10:11 am

    LOVE black eyed peas! This salad looks delicious!

    Reply
  14. Amy says

    June 8, 2016 at 9:47 am

    All the colors in this salad are so pretty! I’m putting this on my list of salads to bring to picnics!

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  15. Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says

    June 8, 2016 at 9:10 am

    This looks like the perfect Summer side dish!

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