BLACK-EYED PEA TOMATO SALAD

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Spending time in the kitchen with my late aunt was so much fun because she was an amazing cook and teacher. This black-eyed pea salad was one of her specialties. It's easy to make and is a nice alternative to pasta or potato salad. Add cooked cubed chicken breast to make it a meal on its own. -Patricia Ness, La Mesa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
3 large tomatoes, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup diced red onion
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Add to bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 6 hours or overnight., Stir just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic exchanges