BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND JALAPENO

Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Avocado and Jalapeno image

"I've had a lot of compliments and requests for this recipe over the years. My husband loves it, and it's especially great on hot days. The salad dressing keeps the avocado from turning dark, even if you have leftovers-which doesn't happen often!" A fun alternative to pasta or potato salad. -Nancy Cariker, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, diced
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine all the ingredients; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.