CONTEST-WINNING BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

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Contest-Winning Black-Eyed Pea Salad image

This is a wonderful recipe to serve any time of the year, but it's especially good with ripe cherry tomatoes picked fresh from the garden.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) frozen black-eyed peas
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
4 green onions, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook the black-eyed peas according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Stir in the peas, onions, celery, yellow pepper, carrots and mint., In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Top with tomatoes and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Shawno
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Nisha Triga
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I love the combination of black-eyed peas, corn, and red bell pepper in this salad.


Don Donking
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the black-eyed peas add a nice touch of protein.


Mamonul Hoque Ashiq
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I've tried many black-eyed pea salads, but this one is by far the best. The dressing is perfect and the salad is so flavorful.


HUSSAIN AHMED BAPPY
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the crunch of the red bell pepper and the sweetness of the corn.


Abdul Jamall Baakoomi
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining!


Asad Ullha
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover black-eyed peas.


Fumisani Lebokgang
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The black-eyed peas add a nice protein boost and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Chris Nowell
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's tangy, sweet, and just a little bit spicy.


Doris Florence
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the black-eyed peas, corn, and red bell pepper. I will definitely be making this again soon.