BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Black-Eyed Pea Salad image

Each time I take this dish to a church supper, I get many, many requests to share the recipe. My family has enjoyed this tasty salad for years, and it works very well alongside ham, brisket or chicken. It is inexpensive to make, and the red onion rings add a nice touch of color to a meal. The real beauty of this salad is that it can be made well ahead of time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup red onion rings
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 small garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Dash pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a medium salad bowl, combine peas, onion, green pepper and garlic. Stir together all remaining ingredients and pour over vegetable mixture. Chill, covered for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges