Black Eyed Pea And Ham Salad Recipe
This recipe of Black Eyed Pea And Ham Salad was picked up by me from a gourmet magazine, I twisted it a little bit to meet my taste here I am, sharing my version with you. This compelling Black Eyed Pea And Ham Salad is the Side Dish of choice for a winning meal. Stock up on plenty of bags of Vegetable as you will want to make this Black Eyed Pea And Ham Salad time and again. Treat your friends to this Black Eyed Pea And Ham Salad and let them know its taste.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds black eyed peas
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 medium onions
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 medium carrots
Oil and vinegar dressing
2 cloves garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 3/4 pounds nitrite free Virginia style or smoked ham, cut into 1/4 by 1/4 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups diced seeded tomatoes
Directions
Wash peas and soak for 12 to 24 hours in water to cover; drain.
Place soaked peas, onions, carrots and garlic in 6 quart pot.
Cover with cold water and bring to boil; lower heat immediately and simmer until peas are tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
Remove onions, carrots and garlic and set aside.
Drain peas, discarding any visible shells.
Cut onions and carrots into fine dice; mash or finely chop garlic.
Mix these ingredients with the drained peas.
Add the ham, parsley, hot pepper sauce and dressing and season with salt and pepper.
Stir gently to distribute dressing.
Refrigerate until well chilled, overnight if desired.
When ready to serve, stir in diced tomatoes gently.
Place soaked peas, onions, carrots and garlic in 6 quart pot.
Cover with cold water and bring to boil; lower heat immediately and simmer until peas are tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
Remove onions, carrots and garlic and set aside.
Drain peas, discarding any visible shells.
Cut onions and carrots into fine dice; mash or finely chop garlic.
Mix these ingredients with the drained peas.
Add the ham, parsley, hot pepper sauce and dressing and season with salt and pepper.
Stir gently to distribute dressing.
Refrigerate until well chilled, overnight if desired.
When ready to serve, stir in diced tomatoes gently.
