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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers, Soups and Salads

    Published: Mar 17, 2019 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Nov 13, 2021 8 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Black Eyed Pea Salad (Refined Sugar Free, GAPS Opt.)

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    A good black eyed peas recipe can be hard to find. This Black Eyed Pea Salad is so simple to put together and bursting with flavor. With no refined sugar, a GAPS diet option and a quick version using Italian dressing, it is an easy to adjust, win-win salad recipe.

    Black-Eyed Pea Salad shown in white bowl with spoon on wooden board.

    Black eyed peas grow well here in our garden in west Texas. Since good black eyed peas recipe can be difficult to find, one of the easiest ways to use them up is by making a black eyed pea salad.

    I love how quick and simple this black eyed peas recipe is to put together. And, it is especially good in our hot west Texas summer weather! It is a cool and easy lunch!

    The How-to's of Cooking Black Eyed Peas

    How to cook black eyed peas depends on what type of peas you use.

    For this black eyed peas recipe, you can use either fresh, dried and canned peas. So, let's look at cooking black eyed peas no matter which type you use.

    Cooking Fresh Black Eyed Peas

    When I get fresh black eyed peas from the garden here is how I cook them:

    • Shell the peas first
    • Optional - Add a ham bone, 3 - 4 slices of bacon or salt pork.
    • Cover with a couple of inches of water.
    • Boil them until tender. This normally takes about 20 minutes.

    Cooking Dried Black Eyed Peas

    To cook dried black eyed peas on the stove top:

    • Rinse dried peas in a colander removing any stones or discolored peas.
    • Soak them for 12 hours or overnight covered in water.
    • Drain peas and cover with fresh water plus 2 inches.
    • Optional - Add a ham bone, 3 - 4 slices of bacon or salt pork.
    • Bring to a boil and then simmer until tender - about 1 - ½ hours.

    To cook dried black eyed peas in the Instant Pot:

    • Place rinsed peas (1 lb) in the Instant Pot with about 6 ½ cups water or chicken broth.
    • Place lid on and lock
    • Seal and press "Manual"  for about 25 mins.
    • Allow steam to release steam naturally - this will take another 10 - 15 mins.

    To cook dried black eyed peas in the slow cooker:

    • Rinse dried peas in a colander removing any stones or discolored peas.
    • Soak them for 12 hours or overnight covered in water.
    • Drain peas and cover with fresh water plus 2 inches.
    • Optional - Add a ham bone, 3 - 4 slices of bacon or salt pork.
    • Cook on low for 8 hours.

    Cooking Canned Black Eyed Peas

    Canned black eyed peas are already cooked so you do not need to cook them. I do like to rinse the peas after opening the cans.

    How to Make The Black Eyed Pea Salad Dressing

    The dressing couldn't be easier and it's packed full of delicious herbs and spices, here's what's in it:

    • Oregano
    • Basil
    • Cumin
    • Rosemary
    • Sage
    • Garlic
    • Raw apple cider vinegar
    • Olive oil and salt and pepper

    Mix all the wonderful flavors together with your black-eyed peas and you have one delicious salad in the making. This is extra delicious at barbecues!

    Variation to Make Black Eyed Pea Salad GAPs Diet Legal

    Black eyed peas are not GAPS diet legal. But, you can use the dressing and substitute white beans for a delicious GAPS diet legal salad.

    Other Salad Dressing Suggestions and Variations

    You don't have to limit yourself to these flavors though, try mixing it up with whatever herbs and spices you have on hand. See How to Make Salad Dressing the Easy Way.

    This Black-Eyed Pea Salad is so adaptable and easy that way.

    Here are a few of my favorite dressings you might like to try:

    • Best Ever Homemade Ranch Dressing
    • Green Goddess Dressing Recipe (GAPS, Keto, Refined Sugar Free)
    • Italian Dressing (store-bought) - This makes the Black Eyed Pea Salad even easier and faster!

    Tips For Making This Black Eyed Pea Salad

    • While this black eyed peas recipe works great with canned peas and even dried ones, it is especially good with fresh-from-the-garden peas.
    • To make the recipe GAPS legal, substitute white or navy beans.

    Other Salads to Try For a Cool Quick Meal

    Summer months especially call for cool meals - the kind that don't heat up your kitchen. Here are a few of our family favorites:

    • Zesty Simple Pasta Salad
    • Italian Pasta Salad
    • Feta Salad with Toasted Pecans and Raisins

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    Black-Eyed Pea Salad shown in white bowl with spoon on wooden board.

    Black Eyed Pea Salad

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    A light and delicious black eyed pea recipe for those hot summer days!

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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins

    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American

    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 463 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • 6 cups peas - use white or navy beans for GAPS legal
    • 1 onion chopped

    Dressing:

    • ½ cups raw apple cider vinegar
    • ½ cups olive oil
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon basil
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon rosemary
    • ½ teaspoon sage
    • 1 clove garlic pressed

    Instructions

     

    • Cook the peas until tender. If using dried peas, soak in water to cover the night before. Then, drain, rinse, cover with water (plus about 2 inches) and boil until tender. If you are using fresh peas, there is no need to soak them beforehand.
    • While the peas are cooking, mix the remaining ingredients.
    • Once the peas are cooked, add the chopped onion and allow to cool.
    • Toss the peas with the dressing.
    • Serve and Enjoy!

    Notes

    Tips For Making This Black Eyed Pea Salad
    • While this recipe works great with frozen peas and even dried ones, it is especially good with fresh-from-the-garden peas.
    • To make the recipe GAPS legal, substitute white or navy beans.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 18gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 593mgPotassium: 704mgFiber: 15gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 6.4mg

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    1. KimH says

      August 03, 2012 at 9:32 am

      Yum, sounds divine!! Thank for sharing!

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    2. Miz Helen says

      August 03, 2012 at 1:27 pm

      We just love a great Black Eyed Pea Salad and your recipe looks awesome! We have really had some great Black Eyed Peas and Purple Hulls this year and we were able to can a lot of peas. Hope you have a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

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    3. Debra @ Sweet Kisses and Dirty Dishes says

      August 11, 2012 at 7:26 pm

      What a simple yummy looking salad. I agree that this would make the perfect lunch. I will have to get black eyed peas my next trip to the store.

      Thanks for linking up to Healthy 2day Wednesaday. Hope to see you back next Wednesday.

      Reply
    4. Emily Kemp says

      March 29, 2018 at 2:45 am

      5 stars
      Oh yum this sounds so delicious, can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        March 29, 2018 at 4:45 pm

        Emily, this is really delicious and so easy to make - enjoy!

        Reply
    5. linda spiker says

      March 19, 2019 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      This is a very lovely simple salad! Can't wait to try it!

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      • Dina-Marie says

        March 21, 2019 at 3:31 pm

        Linda, I love simple dishes that please everyone and this salad recipe does that plus it is a great way to use peas from our garden!

        Reply

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