Louisiana Black Eyed Pea Salad
Louisiana black-eyed pea salad has a slightly spicy vinaigrette, crunchy vegetables and protein-filled black-eye peas. What a great way to ring in the new year with good luck!
Servings: 6
Calories: 190kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 15.5-ounce cans black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced red bell peppers
- 6 green onions (scallions, sliced in rounds (white and tender green parts only) or ½ cup diced red onions)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 8 shakes Tabasco sauce (or other hot pepper sauce)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
Optional toppings:
- Sliced scallions (sliced in rounds)
- Smoked Cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Combine the salad ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat.
- Set aside and allow the flavors to intensify for 20-30 minutes (or more).
- Garnish with scallions and/or smoked Cheddar, if desired.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1098IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg