KATE'S BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Kate's Black-Eyed Pea Salad image

Flavorful black-eyed pea recipe, originally designed for New Year's Eve but great for any time of year.

Provided by Kate Fisher

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
1 (3 ounce) jar bacon bits
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix the black-eyed peas, green onions, celery, bell pepper, pimentos, and bacon bits.
In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, red wine vinegar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss with the salad. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 878.6 mg, Sugar 10.9 g