Southwestern Corn & Black Eyed Pea Salad

By rmulleni

This Southwestern Corn & Black Eyed Pea Salad is delicious anytime of the year. Make it on New Year's for good luck or take it to a summer pot-luck and it's sure to be a huge hit. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• SALAD:
• 1/3 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 can (15-ounce) black-eyed peas, rinsed
• 1 can (11-ounce) whole corn, drained

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir together all dressing ingredients.

Add all salad ingredients; toss to coat.

Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours.