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Greek · Salad

Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Spinach and Pomegranate

Al dente black-eyed peas tossed with caramelized leeks, garlicky wilted spinach and fresh mint, dressed in olive oil and balsamic, and scattered with pomegranate seeds. A modern riff on a Greek peas-and-greens stew.

  • YieldServes 6
  • Hands-on40 min
  • Total1 h 4 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 320 gdried black-eyed peas, picked over and rinsed
  • 2leeks, trimmed, cut into 1.5 cm rounds, rinsed of grit and spun dry
  • 160 mlextra-virgin Greek olive oil
  • to tastesalt
  • 2 tbspGreek balsamic vinegar, divided in half
  • 450 gspinach, trimmed, washed and dried
  • 2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
  • 25 gfresh mint, chopped
  • to tastefreshly ground black pepper
  • 250 mlpomegranate seeds

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan
  • Mediterranean

Contains

  • Sulfites
  • Legumes (any)
  • Black-eyed peas and cowpeas
  • Olive
  • Grapes
  • Pomegranate
  • Onion family (any)
  • Garlic
  • Leek
  • Spinach
  • Mint
  • Black and white pepper
  • Histamine (aged and fermented foods)

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Bitter
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh

Texture

  • Chewy

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Fall
  • Winter

Occasion

  • Entertaining
  • Meal prep

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 1–3 hours total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: moderate
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: moderate
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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