Black-Eyed Pea Salad (WFPBNOGF)*


Prep Time

15 minutes

Prep Notes

Chilling time: 1 - 2 hours 

Yields

makes 8 servings

Ingredients

FOR SALAD

1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

2 cups cooked brown rice

2 green onions, sliced

1 green pepper, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

2 small tomatoes, diced

1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

FOR THE DRESSING

4 Tbsp (1/4 cup) lemon juice

1 Tbsp light soy sauce

1/4 tsp brown mustard

1/4 tsp maple syrup

2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

  1. Combine the peas, rice, green onions, green pepper, celery, tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl.
  2. Mix lemon juice, soy suce, mustard, maple syrup, and garlic in a small bowl.
  3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to mix.  Chill 1 - 2 hours if time permits.

Notes

This salad will keep in the refrigerator for several days and is perfect when you need a quick snack or meal.


For added color and variety, or to add interest to second-day leftovers, add 1 cup of fresh or frozen corn kernels and/or a sweet green or red pepper, chopped.

Credit

The China Study Cookbook