SPICY CREAMY CAJUN HAM AND BLACK EYED PEAS SALAD

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Spicy Creamy Cajun Ham and Black Eyed Peas Salad image

This dish is really different and really good. It's quick and easy to prepare and sure to become a favorite. Degree of spice can be adjusted based on your personal preference. A great alternative to ham and beans or pea salad! Serve with warm, crusty bread and a tomato salad. Use fresh or frozen corn.

Provided by Miss Amy

Categories     Salad     Beef and Pork Salad Recipes     Ham Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh corn kernels
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
⅔ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the corn into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the corn is fully cooked, about 2 minutes. Drain the corn in a colander set in the sink.
  • Mix together the warm corn, black-eyed peas, ham, celery, and onion in a salad bowl.
  • Whisk together the sour cream, ketchup, cilantro, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl until smooth. Stir the dressing lightly into the black-eyed pea mixture until thoroughly mixed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 516.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Whitney Underwood
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I'll definitely be making this salad again.


King Lucero
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The ham and black-eyed peas were a great addition.


shani somra
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This salad is packed with vegetables.


Mdsoliman Shorif
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This salad is perfect for summer cookouts.


Nathan Mendenhall
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I loved the creamy Cajun dressing.


Thato Busang
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This salad was a great way to use up leftover ham.


Anas Abubakar
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I'll definitely be making this salad again.


NADJIB NOUARI
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This salad was delicious! I love the combination of ham and black-eyed peas, and the dressing was perfect.


Egbo John
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this salad was just the right amount of heat. The dressing was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and black-eyed peas were a great addition.


Rambinay Sah
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with black-eyed peas, corn, and tomatoes, and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Ademide Inioluwa
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead salad, and it's perfect for summer cookouts.


Ali Liaqat
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I love the combination of ham and black-eyed peas in this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and the salad is always a crowd-pleaser.


Ashley Nelson
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used smoked ham instead of regular ham, and it gave the salad a delicious smoky flavor.


AAS AHP
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one was really good. The ham and black-eyed peas gave it a nice hearty texture, and the dressing was flavorful without being too spicy.


Ruby Joy koko
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique mix of flavors, and the creamy Cajun dressing was the perfect touch.