THE BEST BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Name: THE BEST BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10-12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pkg (16 oz.) frozen black-eyed peas; 1 pkg (10 oz.) frozen green peas, thawed; 4 green onions, sliced; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced; 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped; 1/3 c chopped fresh mint; 1/2 c olive oil; 1/3 c white wine vinegar; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 c cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 lb sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

This is so jam-packed with veggies, not to mention a quarter pound of bacon, it is most definitely a full-meal dinner or lunch. Also has lots of fiber and protein.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

4 Comments

Serves:

10-12

Prep:

15 Min

Method:

Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients

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1 pkg

(16 oz.) frozen black-eyed peas
1 pkg

(10 oz.) frozen green peas, thawed
4

green onions, sliced
2

celery ribs, chopped
1 medium

sweet yellow pepper, diced
2 medium

carrots, coarsely chopped
1/3 c

chopped fresh mint
1/2 c

olive oil
1/3 c

white wine vinegar
2 clove

garlic, minced
1 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

pepper
1 c

cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 lb

sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

How to Make THE BEST BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Step-by-Step

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.

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