Black-Eyed Pea Salad (Ülübü Piyazı / Kuru Börülce Piyazı)

A popular regional salad made with dried black-eyed peas, this dish is light, refreshing, and nutritious.

Servings: 6–8 People

🛒 Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

• 500 g dried black-eyed peas

• 4 medium onions

• ½ bunch parsley

• ½ bunch fresh dill

  

• 1.5 tea glasses olive oil (about 150 ml)

• 2 lemons or ½ tea glass vinegar

• 1 teaspoon salt

🥣 Preparation

Soak the Peas:
Wash and clean the dried black-eyed peas. Soak them in water for 2–3 hours (preferably longer).

🔥 Instructions

Cook the Peas:
Place the soaked peas in a pot and add enough water to cover them. Boil until tender.
Skim off the foam that forms during boiling.
Once cooked, drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Prepare the Onions:
Finely slice the onions and rub them gently with salt. Add them to the cooked peas.

Add the Greens:
Stir in finely chopped parsley and dill.
Add olive oil and either lemon juice or vinegar according to preference. Mix well.

Serve:
Transfer to a serving dish and serve fresh.

✅ Tip

• If you add the juice of one lemon 2–3 minutes before removing the peas from heat, they will remain bright and not darken.

• This lemon is in addition to the lemons listed in the ingredients.

• The amount of lemon juice or vinegar can be adjusted to taste.

Enjoy your meal! 🥗