Hearty Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Needs to chill for 2 hours."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 lb cooked ham, diced
• 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion
• 1 carrot, chopped

• Dressing

• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

directions

1. In a big bowl, mix together peas, ham, tomatoes, onions, and carrot; set aside.
2. Add dressing ingredients to a krudit jar with tight fitting lid; shake well.
3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
4. Cover and keep in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Reviews

[berry271]

This is definately a nice "take-along" salad, and I don't mind having leftovers. Also works as a simple lunch.

 

[Lizzybob]

This is Fantastic! I didn't use ham (didn't have any) and used fresh oregano & basil. Great to throw together for a quick lunch.

 

[cuisinebymae]

I thoroughly enjoyed this salad. The dressing is fantastic - a perfect blend of flavours. I used crisply fried bacon instead of ham, and no green onions. I added a little celery and a little extra sugar, as Carole suggested. I left out the hot pepper sauce, and used vegetable oil instead of olive oil. Thank-you for sharing this unique and truly delicious recipe!

 

[carole in orlando]

We couldn't wait for it to cool, ate it in an hour after mixing it together! What a flavorful, great blend of flavors and textures. I don't know why I am surprised since it's Nurse Di and black-eyed peas, a great combination! I added some chopped celery and a little more sugar as we are wimps when it comes to tangy stuff. Oh-h-h what a nice lunch with some fresh sliced peaches for dessert. Thanks, Carole in Orlando

 

[mianbao]

Golly this is good! I just enjoyed a bowl of this salad even though it's not cold yet. I cooked dry black-eyed peas instead of using canned ones, but stuck to the recipe otherwise. The last time I had black-eyed peas was when I was in high school, and I used to wonder why anyone ever bothered with them. Now I know! This salad is really good! The basil and oregano in the dressing were particularly flavorful. Thank you very much for this recipe.