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Quick MealsVegan Rainbow Power Greens Salad with Black Eyed Peas. A healthy gluten free power greens salad packed with lucky black eyed peas and super nutrients. A great way to start off the new year and get back on track with clean eating. Easy to make and full of flavor!
When I was younger, I thought by 2016 we’d all be like the Jetsons. You know, flying cars, living in space, futuristic clothing. Come on now, didn’t you? Needless to say, life is not like the Jetsons and I’m still waiting on my flying car so I can “jet” off to a desert island for a tan and some R&R. Ya, that might take a lot of luck.
Luck or a lot of Rainbow power greens salad with black eyed peas!
Are you confused yet? Don’t worry, I’ll explain. You’ll like this!
Friday is a New Year. I mean the big 2016!!! And with the NEW YEAR comes Lucky food. Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens (and many other types of power greens) are some of the foods that are meant to bring you luck in the new year.
See where I’m going with this?
And LUCKY for you, I made a dish that has both peas and power greens and is SUPER DUPER HEALTHY! Which means I just tripled your luck factor. At least that’s what I am going to believe.
Let’s talk about this though. What makes this rainbow power greens salad with black eyed peas so lucky and healthy?
Ahh… ponder no more!
Greens (collard greens or cabbage) – Well, for one they will definitely get your body a RICH amount of vitamin K. These green also support our detox and anti-inflammatory systems. YAY! So needed after holidays. But there’s more, these power greens are also said to represent richness, money, etc. If that’s the case, I’m eating BUCKETS EACH DAY!
Black Eyed Peas – A southern food, that’s for sure. Black eyed peas are high in fiber, iron, and have a good source in zinc. ALL Lovely when supporting our immunity! Now, about the luck. Black eyed peas are said symbolize “good things to come: the promise of germination when planted!” Oh lord have mercy, you better believe we are eating our peas. In fact, I made a HUGE POT and we are going to eat them all! Just not one in sitting. That might backfire, literally.
Okay friends, you know the health perks and the New Year’s luck “perks.” Let’s put it all together and get to eatin! Who’s ready for healthy, delicious, lucky, RAINBOW POWER GREENS SALAD with black eyed peas?
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Rainbow Power Greens Salad with Black Eyed Peas
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 1x
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Rainbow Power Greens Salad with Black Eyed Peas {Vegan, Gluten Free}
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked black eyed peas ( or you can cook a whole bag and use part of it for salad. See below for instructions)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (if cooking peas from scratch)
- 2–3 cup chopped purple cabbage
- 5 cups chopped collard greens and/or mustard greens/kale
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 of a shallot chopped
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 to 1 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (optional)
- Black pepper
- Oil/vinegar
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- If you are going to cook black eyed peas from scratch, see notes.
- Rinse your chopped greens and and cabbage.
- In a medium pan, add 1 tbsp oil, shallot, garlic, and cabbage. Saute for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
- Next add in your collard green, 1 more tbsp oil, and sea salt. Cover for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat or until greens are wilted.
- Remove from heat and place all the ingredients from the pan into a large bowl.
- Add in your carrots, cooked quinoa, cooked black eyed peas, and a splash of lemon juice.
- Season with more salt/pepper if desired.
- Toss together and serve with oil/vinegar.
Notes
If you want to cook peas from scratch. First place a 16oz bag of peas in a pot and cover with water and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
Let it soak for 1 hr or more.
Rinse then refill pot with water, dash of salt, and simmer peas for 2 hrs on medium. If they are still not tender after 2 hrs, simmer for 20 minutes longer.
Rinse, drain, and keep in a airtight container until ready to eat.
MORE healthy lucky foods and recipes you should eat in the New Year!
Man, I’m hungry!
P.S this salad may be a “rainbow“ of colors, but it’s title is also metaphoric. Um, a rainbow. It’s a sign of luck. And at the other side you can find a pot of gold. See… I’m clever.
Happy NEW YEAR’S and see you in 2016!!
Favorite lucky food to eat on New Years?
Cheers,
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
December 30, 2015 at 5:53 AMLove those greens! And yup I also thought 2016 would look different that it does – never would’ve guessed the Internet/phone thing though 🙂
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 9:02 AMhaha me too! i wonder what’s next!
Megan @ skinny fitalicious says
December 30, 2015 at 6:13 AMHa! I thought the same thing about the us being the Jetson’s by now. Guess while we wait we’ll just have to keep making good food. I’ve never had black eyed peas. Maybe I should start eating buckets of them so my luck will change?
Cotter Crunch says
December 30, 2015 at 6:55 AMwe can eats buckets together! xxoo
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 9:01 AMhaha true. probably less radiation too. 😉
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
December 30, 2015 at 6:13 AMWould you believe it if I told you I’ve never had black eyed peas? But if they’re supposedly good luck them I should probably start eating them….. yesterday. PS I want those bowls.
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 9:02 AMfood twin, what? you haven’t? get some peas! and the bowls are target. they have gold too…. swoon!
Blair says
December 30, 2015 at 6:47 AMYou must be a true southern gal if you know to serve greens and black-eyed peas on New Year’s! I love your healthy twist on the classic. Looks delicious! Have a wonderful holiday, my friend!
Cotter Crunch says
December 30, 2015 at 7:44 AMyep, true southerner for sure!
Jen says
December 30, 2015 at 6:59 AMI’m hungry too! This salad looks so tasty. I honestly haven’t eating black eyed peas very much, but we had a Texas Caviar for Christmas and now all I want are black eyed peas!
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 8:59 AMoh love texas caviar! come to texas and let’s it!
rAchel @ Athletic avocado says
December 30, 2015 at 7:05 AMThis is so beautiful and colorful! I can’t deny a multitude of veggies in my salad! YUM!
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 9:00 AMyou know it! bright colors make it even better!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
December 30, 2015 at 7:49 AMI am a weird Southerner. I don’t care for black eyed peas, grits, or cooking with Coca Cola (though I love me a diet coke). But the rest of it? sign me up! And at this point, I would eat all of the above if it would heal my damn sacrum!
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 9:00 AMi’ll eat your grits, and you can have more diet coke. Deal?
Julia says
December 30, 2015 at 7:55 AMOhhhh the Jetsons….I LOVED that show! All of a sudden, I’m craving a huge couch sesh with The Jetsons on repeat along with uuuuuge amounts of this power salad. I love how vibrant and healthful this is….and all them black eyed peas for luck in the New Year? Perfection!
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 8:22 AMyes, let’s have a jetson’s marathon and black eyed pea bowls!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
December 30, 2015 at 7:58 AMWell that looks colorful, healthy, and delicious!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
December 30, 2015 at 8:53 AMI am loving this healthy take on greens and black eyed peas Lindsay! I do the whole greens and black eyed peas dealio but never thought to add quinoa to it – am gonna try this this year – maybe with some bacon in it – though that will make it non-vegan.
Happy New Year to you and the kiwi, my friend! xx
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 9:01 AMand why i love you! bacon! yes!
Ashley @ Fit mitten Kitchen says
December 30, 2015 at 9:28 AMI want to eat everything you make ALWAYS. I’ve never had black eyed peas but they sure do look cute! Give me all the greens in 2016 😉
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 8:01 AMlikewise! bring your tasty treats over and let’s celebrate with good food
Megan | BeetsNotMeats says
December 30, 2015 at 9:38 AMLove all those greens! After the holidays I’ve been craving salads big-time! I’ve never had black-eyes peas before but I think I need to try them.
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 9:01 AMoh friend, i think YOU’D LOVE THEM!!!
Jess @hellotofit says
December 30, 2015 at 10:34 AMI’m making a black eyed pea dish for Foodie Friday 🙂 it involves coconut rice woohoo!
This dish looks so healthy- what better way to start the new year, or after a night of drinking on NYE? 😉
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 8:00 AMtotally! a detox.. kinda. 😉
dixya | food, pleasure, and health says
December 30, 2015 at 10:51 AMyeah i have heard about black eyed peas being lucky for NYE. I made black eyed peas dip few years ago…love this rainbow salad!!!!
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 7:33 AMoh i need to try this dip! YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
December 30, 2015 at 11:15 AMBlacked eyed peas and leafy greens! My NY’s foods every year!!! Although I think they could do a better job at bringing me luck 😛 Hahaha!
Cotter Crunch says
December 30, 2015 at 2:30 PMOh heck ya! i knew you’d love!<3
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
December 30, 2015 at 1:01 PMHere’s to a LOT of luck in the new year! And a lot more salads – lord knows I need it after this month. LOL!
Cotter Crunch says
December 30, 2015 at 1:40 PMamen! and i lord know we need a lot of luck. 😉 well, i do ! haha
Caroline says
December 30, 2015 at 2:02 PMThis is such a beautiful, colorful way to kick off a healthy and lucky New Year! I’m actually craving healthy foods…waaaaay too much overindulgence this holiday. Happy New Year, Lindsay!
Cotter Crunch says
December 30, 2015 at 10:10 PMhappy new year friend!! and come over some salad, ok??!
Alysia @ slim sanity says
December 30, 2015 at 3:52 PMIve been craving salads lately! I don’t know if I’ve ever had collard greens though. Is that weird?? Haha
Cotter Crunch says
December 30, 2015 at 10:09 PMbaby needs! xxoo
Lucie@FitSwissChick says
December 30, 2015 at 3:58 PMThis looks so pretty! I always have to think of the band when you say Black Eyed Peas, lol. Maybe I can get Laura to make this salad. I want it. 🙂
Cotter Crunch says
December 30, 2015 at 10:10 PMlaura will do what i say! haha … maybe
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
December 30, 2015 at 5:49 PMI’ve been doing it ALL wrong ALL this time because I’ve NEVER had black eyed peas before. Heck, I didn’t even know it was A NY thing until last year 😆 Maybe 2016 is a good year to get lucky? 😀
Cotter Crunch says
December 30, 2015 at 8:19 PMLET’S EAT ALL THE PEAS!!!! haha . lucky ladies, right?
Jody - Fit at 58 says
December 30, 2015 at 6:00 PMBeing older – I have seen a lot! 🙂
I SO NEED LUCK! Send the whole pot this way or your extras! HUGS!!!
Cotter Crunch says
December 30, 2015 at 10:09 PMon my way!
Madison says
December 30, 2015 at 8:52 PMI hope this isn’t a totally stupid question, but does “oil” mean olive oil or a different oil? Would you just serve the salad with some olive oil drizzled on top? I’d love to make this, but I don’t want to do it with the wrong ingredients!
Cotter Crunch says
December 30, 2015 at 9:22 PMnever a stupid question here. The oil I used to sautee the greens and onion avocado. The oil on top with olive oil. You can use olive oil for both. Keep me posted!
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
December 30, 2015 at 10:02 PMI need more black eyed peas in my life.
This is beautiful and looks delicious.
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
December 31, 2015 at 3:30 AMFabulous! A super vegan recipe to add to my stash for Lynne and I’s “vegan January” Thanks Lindsay. 🙂
Hope you guys have a fantastic New Year! 😀
★★★★★
Cotter Crunch says
December 31, 2015 at 7:07 AMYAY! so glad. let me know what you and lynne think! and happy new year
Meg @ With Salt and Wit says
December 31, 2015 at 1:45 PMOh this salad is seriously gorgeous! I will take all the luck I can get if it is this delicious!
★★★★★
Nicole says
January 1, 2016 at 3:13 PMHi! looks yummy, just wondering how much cabbage is supposed to be used? It is in the instructions, but not the ingredient list. Thanks!
Cotter Crunch says
January 1, 2016 at 3:17 PMoh goodness, sorry! just caught that and fixed it. 2-3 cups chopped purple cabbage