Barley Salad With Ham and Black-Eyed Peas

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
  • 2 cups frozen black-eyed peas
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 7 ounces mixed baby greens (about 12 cups)
  • 3/4 pound deli ham (preferably low sodium), in 1 piece, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 5 radishes, chopped
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles or cornichons

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add the barley, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer 7 minutes; add the black-eyed peas and continue cooking until both the barley and black-eyed peas are tender, about 5 more minutes.
  3. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
  5. Add the greens, ham, tomatoes, radishes, scallions, pickles, barley and black-eyed peas and toss.
  6. Divide among plates.
  7. Per serving: Calories 376; Fat 15 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 472 mg; Carbohydrate 48 g; Fiber 9 g; Protein 16 g
  8. Photograph by Christopher Testani

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

533 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.4g 17% DV
Total Fat 46.4g 59% DV
Carbs 23.2g 8% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10117.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 431.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 27.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 35.8mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6% DV
Calcium 59.3mg 5% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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