Black-Eyed Pea Salad

by Shannon Joyce, Account Coordinator

8 Servings

The flavor of this salad deepens as it sits, and we’d use the vinaigrette on any bean salad, including green beans.

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried black-eyed peas (about 12 oz.)
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
• ¼ cup malt or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 ounces of bacon (about 4 slices)
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

Recipe Preparation

• Place black-eyed peas in a bowl and add cold water to cover by 4”. Chill 12 hours, then drain.
• Whisk red and green peppers, scallions, garlic, oil, Champagne vinegar, malt vinegar, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and chill vinaigrette at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours.
• After beans have finished soaking, cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat, turning occasionally, until brown and the fat is rendered (bacon shouldn’t be crisp), 5–7 minutes. Add beans, then carefully add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, 25–30 minutes; remove bacon. Transfer beans to a large bowl, add vinaigrette and toss to combine. Chill, tossing occasionally, until cool, about 1 hour.
• DO AHEAD: Salad can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

Recipe courtesy of bonappetit.com.