Cajun Rice Salad

Name: Cajun Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 8 oz andouille sausage, diced; 3 cups long grain white rice, chilled; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup celery stalks, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 1 can canned black-eyed peas, drained; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A vibrant chilled salad featuring tender rice, zesty Cajun spices, smoky sausage, and crunchy vegetables.

25 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz andouille sausage, diced
3 cups long grain white rice, chilled
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery stalks, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 can canned black-eyed peas, drained
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook 8 oz diced andouille sausage for 5 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 160 F.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning.
3

Add 3 cups chilled long grain white rice, cooked sausage, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced celery stalks, 1/2 cup diced red onion, 1 can drained canned black-eyed peas, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
4

Toss everything together until evenly coated and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Questions

How long does Cajun Rice 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 Rice Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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