THE BEST BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD
By
Ellen Bales
@Starwriter
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Ingredients
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1 pkg(16 oz.) frozen black-eyed peas
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1 pkg(10 oz.) frozen green peas, thawed
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4green onions, sliced
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2celery ribs, chopped
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1 mediumsweet yellow pepper, diced
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2 mediumcarrots, coarsely chopped
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1/3 cchopped fresh mint
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1/2 colive oil
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1/3 cwhite wine vinegar
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1 tspsalt
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1/4 tsppepper
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1 ccherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 lbsliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
How to Make THE BEST BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD
- Cook the black-eyed peas according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Stir in the green peas, onions, celery, yellow pepper, carrots and mint.
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight. Top with tomatoes and bacon, and serve with a crusty bread.