Southern Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Salads
  • Southern Salads2 cans (15.5 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano (or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

In a large bowl, combine peas, corn, tomatoes, onion and parsley. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours before serving. Makes 6 servings.