Summery Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Description

A delicious black-eyed pea salad that is easy to make and looks beautiful at the table. Great for summer BBQs or potlucks. Tastes even better the next day!

Ingredients

  • 6 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 bunch celery, finely chopped
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, finely chopped
  • 2 medium yellow bell peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 large red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 bunches fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix black-eyed peas
  2. celery
  3. bell peppers
  4. onion
  5. and cilantro together in a bowl.
  6. Whisk olive oil
  7. lemon juice
  8. garlic
  9. garlic powder
  10. salt
  11. and pepper together in a separate bowl. Toss dressing into beans and vegetables.
  12. For best flavor
  13. refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 12

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