Blackeye Peas with Wild Rice & Herbs
Submitted by xxAnnieThraxxx
A colorful salad of black-eyed peas tossed with wild rice, white rice, tomatoes, bell pepper, and corn in a fresh oregano-thyme vinaigrette. Feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.
YIELD
16 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
35 minREADY
1 minThis is the dish you bring to the cookout that people keep coming back to.
Black-eyed peas cooked until just firm get tossed with warm wild rice and white rice, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, and sweet corn.
The herb vinaigrette is what pulls it all together: fresh oregano and thyme whisked with white wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil for a bright, fragrant dressing that soaks into the warm grains.
It serves 16, so it’s built for potlucks, picnics, and family reunions where showing up empty-handed is not an option.
Kitchen Tips
- Cook the black-eyed peas until firm, not mushy. They need to hold their shape when tossed with everything else.
- Toss the dressing with the rice and peas while they’re still warm so they absorb more flavor.
- Use fresh herbs, not dried. The oregano and thyme make the dressing sing, and dried just won’t deliver the same punch.
Variations
- Add diced avocado right before serving for a creamy contrast.
- Toss in crumbled bacon or diced smoked ham hock for a heartier, meatier version.
- Swap the white wine vinegar for fresh lime juice and add a diced jalapeno for a Southwestern spin.
Ingredients
Directions
Rinse dry beans well.
In a saucepan, cover beans with water at least 2 inches above the beans and bring to a boil over high heat.
Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
Turn off heat and let stand at least one hour before proceeding with recipe.
Rinse and cover with fresh water.
Bring to a boil and cook 30 to 40 minutes.
Do not overcook, beans should be firm.
Prepare dressing by whisking together oregano, thyme, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Set aside On a platter, combine white and wild rice, tomato, onion, bell pepper and corn. Add cooked blackeyes. Add dressing and toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
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