Sylvia's Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Yield: 4 to 5 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned black-eyed peas
• 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, bell pepper, celery and both onions.
2. In a small bowl, combine the oil, sugar, vinegar, garlic, salt, black pepper and hot sauce. Pour the dressing over the peas. Toss.
3. Let stand refrigerated overnight for the flavors to blend.

Attribution

Posted by GayleL at Recipe Goldmine June 1, 2001.

Source: Recipe courtesy B. Smith