Black-Eyed Pea Salad
 

Salad Ingredients

 

1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained,

(or 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas)

2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed

1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (you can use green, red, or yellow, or a little of all of them).

2 large green onions with tops, finely sliced

(or 1 large Vidalia onion, finely chopped)

1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce

 

 

For the Dressing

 

1/3 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons vinegar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

 

 

 

 

 

(Note:  If you cook the peas, be sure not to overcook them; you want them to be tender, but not mushy).

In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients. Place the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well.  Pour dressing over salad mixture and refrigerate for 2 or more hours.  Keep refrigerated until serving.   This is actually better the next day.