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Black-Eyed Pea Mediterannean Salad

This super nutritious salad will surprise you by its originality and the balance between spicy condiments and fresh aromatic herbs. Enjoy!!!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 50 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Calories: 362 kcal per serving
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 150 g black-eyed pea (beans) (uncooked)
  • dill (4 to 5 sprigs, fresh, finely chopped)
  • parsley (2 to 3 sprigs, fresh, finely chopped)
  • 1/2 red onion (medium, peeled, diced)
  • 2 spring onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or balsamic cream)
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika (ground)
  • 1/4 tsp cumin (ground)
  • 1/4 tsp oregano (dried)
  • black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Rinse black-eyed pea very well, put them in a large pot and pour water to cover them by 5 cm. Heat over medium to high heat. Once the water boils, lower heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until beans are tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside in the colander  until needed. In the meantime, chop onions and herbs.

  2. 2

    In a large serving bowl put the black-eyed peas, onions, herbs, condiments, oil and balsamico. Toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Allow fragrances and tastes to blend for 10 minutes and serve. 

Notes
  • Black-eyed peas are high in protein and fiber, along with micronutrients such as folate, copper, and thiamine. In addition, black-eyed peas are high in polyphenols, which are compounds that act as antioxidants in the body to prevent cell damage and protect against disease. 
  • This recipe is a tribute to Father Epiphanius who was the archcook of the Holy area of Mount Athos and who left for paradise in 2020 at the age of 64. I learned about him and his recipes from the amazing magazine "Gastronomos". I loved his recipes because  through them he taught the cooking of love, modesty, simplicity. He said: "When I cook I think I serve the angels. I use what I have in my soul. My love, my joy or my sorrows. If you do not love people, do not struggle! If it’s done without love, food is not good."
Read it online: https://catinmykitchen.gr/recipe/black-eyed-pea-salad/

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