Black-Eyed Pea Cabbage Salad

Freshly cooked black-eyed peas, cabbage, and parsley are tossed in an easy lemon juice and olive oil dressing in this Mardi Gras salad.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 ½ cups shredded cabbage
• ¼ cup finely sliced green onions
• ½ cup dried black-eyed peas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place black-eyed peas in a large container and cover with at least 2 inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Transfer black-eyed peas and water to a pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Combine black-eyed peas, cabbage, olive oil, green onions, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.