Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Name: Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 cans canned black-eyed peas, drained; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 green onions, sliced; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 garlic clove, minced

A crisp, zesty cold salad featuring tender black-eyed peas, crunchy vegetables, and a bold Cajun spice dressing.

15 minEasyServes 6180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cans canned black-eyed peas, drained
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, and 1 minced garlic clove.
2

Add 2 cans drained canned black-eyed peas, 1 diced green bell pepper, 2 diced celery stalks, and 4 sliced green onions to the bowl.
3

Toss everything together until well combined and coated in dressing.
4

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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