Black-eyed Beans Salad
Vibrant and delicious, this bean salad combines black eye pea, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, and a savory anchovy dressing. This flavorful salad is particularly good served on its own or as a side dish.
Servings: 3
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE DRESSING
- 2 tablespoons Anchovy oil + 2 fillet, chopped (from an anchovy jar)
- ¼ cup olive oil (good quality)
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
FOR THE SALAD
- 3 bacon strips
- 2 (15.5. oz) can black eye peas, rinsed, drained
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ cup chopped red/purple onion (from 1 small onion)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 large pieces Swiss chard, stems and middle ribs removed, thinly sliced
Instructions
DRESSING ONLY
- Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a bottle or mason jar with a lid, and shake vigorously until well combined. Set aside.
SALAD ONLY
- Place bacon strips on a cold non-stick pan, turn on the heat to medium-low and cook bacon for 6 minutes or until it reaches desired doneness. flip bacon strips at intervals for an even crisp. Use a cooking tong to remove the cooked strips from the pan, and rest on a paper towel.
- Meanwhile, combine the black eye pea and cumin powder in a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in the microwave for 2-3 mins or follow the directions on the package. Set aside to cool.
ASSEMBLY
- Combine the cooled black eye pea, onion, tomatoes, and swiss chard in a salad or serving bowl.Before serving, top with bacon bits, and a generous drizzle of anchovy vinaigrette. Enjoy!
Notes
COOK'S TIPS:
- Feel free to add 2 chopped anchovy fillets to the salad, make sure to rinse it first to reduce the salty flavor.
- Collard greens work perfectly for this salad if you can’t get your hands on Swiss chard.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1055mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3199IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg
