Black-Eyed Pea Salad

A vegetarian salad that offers the protein and fiber needed for a balanced diet. Got this recipe from a friend....I've added some things..you can do the same, it is a very flexible recipe.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4-8

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 1  cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, sliced thin
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 3 -4  plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

• Salad Dressing

• 2⁄3 cup mayonnaise or 2⁄3 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄8 cup sugar

Directions

1. Combine all the salad ingredients in a big bowl. Whip the dressing ingredients together and spread on top of the bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Mix together and serve as a side dish or as a snack. I like to fill Tostito scoops with the mixture.
2. Variations: I like to exchange one of the black-eyed peas with a can of black beans and add a small can of corn and add a chopped jalapeno pepper. Gives more flavor.