Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad
This classic Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad combines the savory goodness of creamy black eyed peas with the zesty crunch of crisp red and green bell peppers and purple onion. Marinated in Italian salad dressing, this easy salad is the perfect easy side dish.
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Servings: 5 people
Ingredients
- 12 oz frozen black eyed peas
- ⅓ cup diced red/purple onion
- ⅓ cup diced green bell pepper
- ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup Italian salad dressing
Instructions
- Place frozen peas in a sauce pan. Add ½ teaspoon salt and cover with water. Place sauce pan on stove top over high heat and bring to a rolling boil. Turn heat down to medium. Let peas cook at a low, gentle boil for 40 minutes or until fork tender. Drain peas in a colander.
- In a mixing bowl, gently combine drained peas, onion, garlic, bell peppers and salad dressing. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. Serve chilled.