Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Canadian Bacon

Name: Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Canadian Bacon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 425 grams no-salt-added black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 85 grams Canadian bacon; 1 large carrot, grated; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsps red wine vinegar; 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced; 1 bunch watercress, trimmed and separated into sprigs

Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Canadian Bacon might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 4. One serving contains 198 calories, 13g of protein, and 6g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes. If you have no-salt-added black-eyed peas, olive oil, kosher salt and pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the red wine vinegar you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Berry Pie as a dessert.

Instructions

Spray a large nonstick skillet with canola oil spray and heat over medium-high heat.

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Canola Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the bacon and cook until very lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Cool slightly and cut into thin strips.

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Bacon

Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Vinegar

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Whisk

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Add the carrots, peas and scallions and toss.

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Green Onions

Carrot

Peas

Add the watercress and toss again.

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Watercress

Transfer to a large platter and top with the bacon.

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Bacon

Per serving: Calories: 160; Total Fat 6 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 11 grams; Total carbohydrates: 18 grams; Sugar: 2 grams Fiber: 5 grams; Cholesterol: 10 milligrams; Sodium: 480 milligrams

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