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Black-eyed peas and barley salad

Black Eyed Peas and Barley Salad

Kyle E.
A nice way to use black eyed peas, this dish is loaded with vegetables and has a nice tartness to balance your new years meal flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 10 cups
Calories 375 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Large Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup Olive Oil Extra Virgin
  • ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Hot Sauce Tabasco or similar
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 4 cups Black Eyed Peas Cooked (or 3 cans, drained)
  • 3 cups Pearled Barley Cooked and drained
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 can Sweet Corn Drained
  • ½ cup Green Onions Diced
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro Optional
  • 1 Jalapeno Seeded, Diced
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Mozzarella or similar

Instructions
 

Cook the Barley

  • In a small sauce pan, bring 2.5 cups water to boil. Add a pinch of salt. Once boiling, add the dry barley (1c). Resume boiling then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionaly.

Make the Dressing

  • Whisk together the olive oil (⅓c), balsamic vinegar (¼c), tobasco sauce (1T), sugar(1t), salt (1t), and pepper (½t). Set aside.

Construct the Salad

  • While the barley cooks, dice all of vegetables and combine in a large bowl.
    Chopped veggies for the black-eyed peas and barley salad
  • Once the barley is cooked, strain any excess liquid. Allow the barley to cool to near room temperature so you don't cook the veggies in the bowl. Once cooled, add to the bowl with the vegetables, along with your black-eyed peas.
  • Pour your dressing over the salad and stir thoroughly. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, stir again and serve.
    Black-eyed peas and barley salad

Notes

  • Except for the dressing, these amounts are approximate.  This can be a hodgepodge meal feature any extra fresh vegetables you have on hand, along with beans and barley.
  • Already a vegetarian meal, for a vegan meal skip the cheese.  I suggest seasoning to taste with salt or soy sauce to account for the lacking saltiness from the cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal
Keyword Barley, Bell Pepper, Black Eyed Peas, Jalepeno, side, tomato, vegan, vegetarian
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