Summer is going by way too fast for my liking. The warm weather, garden-fresh vegetables and outdoor activities make summer a treat! Spending time in the kitchen is not as much fun for me as it is every other season of the year. I think it's why salads are such a wonderful item in the warmer months; fresh ingredients that are easy and quick to prepare. We all have our favorites: potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, pea salad. I really enjoy finding a unique salad recipe as I browse through my old cookbooks, and last week I found one! A cook in Abilene, Texas submitted her salad recipe for publication to Progressive Farmer's Country Living Recipes 1980. I think this sounds like a great dish for picnics, potlucks...or dinner tonight!
Overnight Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Mrs. J.W. Hopkins, Abilene, Texas
2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas with snaps, drained
1/2 C thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings
1/2 C chopped green pepper
1/2 clove garlic
1/4 C sugar
1/4 C vinegar
1/4 C vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
Dash of pepper
Dash of hot sauce
Combine peas, onion, and green pepper in a medium bowl. Stick a toothpick through the garlic; add to vegetables. Combine remaining ingredients, stirring well. Add to vegetable mixture, tossing lightly to coat. Cover; refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Remove toothpick with garlic before serving. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.
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Sounds like a great salad. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteI'll second that Cindy! Sounds great! Thanks for linking up at Share your Stuff Tuesdays!
ReplyDeleteErin @ Table for 7
Marcia, I had this salad at a work luncheon but couldn't find out who made it to get the recipe! I went back for 2nds and 3rds! It is so delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. Now I will finally make my own!
ReplyDeleteLinda at The French Hens Nest
Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and hope to see you soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
This sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
ReplyDeleteReally sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us this week at Monday Funday!
Take care,
Trish