Jul 14 2026
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Black-eyed Pea Dinner Salad Recipe

Inspired by Black-eyed Pea
Time30m
Serves4

A blend of Iceberg and Romaine mixed with diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, a mix of Cheddar cheese and homemade garlic croutons. Served with your choice of our homemade dressings.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Cheese and Croutons

Dressing

Method

Prepare the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Chop the Lettuce

    In a large bowl, chop the Iceberg and Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Dice the Vegetables

    Dice the cucumber and tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the chopped lettuce.

  3. 3

    Add Black-Eyed Peas

    Drain and rinse the black-eyed peas, then add them to the salad mixture.

Make the Croutons

  1. 4

    Prepare the Bread

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the bread slices into small cubes.

  2. 5

    Season the Croutons

    In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

  3. 6

    Bake the Croutons

    Spread the seasoned bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the croutons are ready, add them to the salad bowl along with the shredded Cheddar cheese.

  2. 8

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle your choice of homemade dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.

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