QUICK AND EASY BLACK EYED PEA SALAD

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One of a few winners of Cooking Light Magazine's Ultimate Reader Recipe Contest, Jan/Feb 2010. So good! This is a great vegetarian lunch or a perfect pack and go side dish for a pot luck!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (I used Seasoning Salt)
1/4 teaspoon sugar (I added a little extra)
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes (I used roma tomatoes)
1 cup diagonally cut green onion (about 4 green onions)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint (I omit the mint, but that's up to you)
1 (15 7/8 ounce) can black-eyed peas (rinsed and drained)
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Prepare dressing by mixing together first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
  • Place all of salad ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle dressing over the top and toss well.
  • Cover and chill.

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