Good day my Fruits and Veggies friends!
It’s been a while since I have had the opportunity to join Fruits and Veggies Monday! I’ve missed you all! You know how it is…time gets away and before I know it another week flies by!
No worries…I have been checking out the great recipes shared each week as well as keeping tabs on our dear Lena! We can’t wait to have her back with us! Thanks to all of our fellow Fruits and Veggies friend
who has stepped in for her during her recovery! You’ve done an amazing job Ktie! I want to thank
for hosting this fantastic community Fruits and Veggies Monday! There are so many fabulous contributors each week! Hopefully we’ll see even more this week!
Growing up Black Eyed Peas was always a favorite typically eaten on New Year day. Unfortunately they weren’t fresh. My mom would serve them warmed and straight from a can; often quite soft and mushy! As an adult, I was surprised when I found I could make them myself…and fresh! I have found them to be even more delicious and amazing when paired with bright and cheerful, crunchy vegetables!
Black eyed peas are so good for you! They’re a great source of protein and healthy fiber! Black eyed peas are a versatile legume which is full of potassium great for your cardiovascular system. Packed with Vitamins A and B, Iron and folate, Eating these cute little gems promote healthy eyesight, stronger bones, hair and teeth
And they’re sooo tasty!
A Sunny Day Black Eye Pea Salad
This is a delightful crunchy salad which can be used as an entrée, side dish or salad! A happy salad for the winter season! This should add a bit of Sunshine in your day! I think you’ll love it!
The Salad
- Black eyed Peas (2 cups)
- Celery (1 cup diced)
- Small Peppers (1 cup diced)
- Medium Tomato (1 diced)
- Fresh Carrots (3 stalks diced)
- Onion (1/3 cup diced)
The Dressing
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1/3 cup)
- Spicy Mustard (1 tbsp.)
- Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (3 tbsp.)
- Organic Maple Syrup (2 tbsp.)
- Fresh Pepper (1/2 tsp)
- Sea Salt (1/2 tsp)
- Maple Syrup
We begin with the Black Eyed Peas!
I soaked these little guys in water overnight. Drained them and cooked them in water with salt and pepper until they were tender. Give them a taste, you may want a bit more seasoning! When they’re tender drain them and set them aside to cool.
Veggies! Let’s Prep!
Wash and dice! Carrots, onions and peppers! Everything is diced! This combined with the black eyed peas…yum! Truly a crunchy addition! Set them aside, we’ll need them in a second.
Tomato too!
Don’t forget to wash and dice that beautiful tomato!
Now the dressing!
Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
Time to assemble!
Add all of the veggies to your bowl of black eyed peas. Isn’t it beautiful!
Toss the salad with your dressing, garnish with a couple of pepper rings!
This was the perfect salad to prep ahead for the week. Full of healthy fruits and vegetables! What a great way to start the week.
Thanks for a great week of Fruits and Veggies Monday! Cheers to everyone, so glad you stopped in.
And as always, Blessings to you all!