New Twist On New Year's Tradition: Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Posted 3:14 p.m. Dec 30, 2003 — Updated 3:14 p.m. Dec 30, 2003

RALEIGH,N.C. — Eating black-eyed peas on New Years Day is a southern tradition.

According to folklore, eating the peas brings good luck and prosperity in the coming year.

This recipe for black-eyed pea salad brings a new twist to an old favorite with a mix of flavors.

Ingredients:

3 (15 oz.) cans black eyed peas, drained and rinsed

1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed

½ - ¾ c. diced green pepper

½ - ¾ c. diced red pepper

½ c. chopped red onion

Olive oil flavor cooking spray

1/3 c. olive oil

¼ c. water

¾ c. Splenda

½ c. vinegar

Preparation:

Combine black eyed peas, corn, peppers and onion in a large mixing bowl. Lightly spray vegetables with cooking spray and toss the vegetables to coat them with the spray. Set aside.
Prepare a marinade by combining olive oil, water, Splenda and vinegar. Stir well. Pour marinade over vegetables and stir well. Refrigerate the mixture at least 8 hours before serving. Stir often during refrigeration to allow flavors to blend. Makes 12 (1/2 c.) servings.

Nutritional Analysis:

160 calories, 7 g. fat, 40 percent of calories from fat, 0 cholesterol, 20 g. carbohydrate, 5 g. protein, 195 mgs. sodium, 5 g. fiber, 3 g. sugar