How to Make Spicy Creamy Cajun Ham and Black Eyed Peas Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and unique dish to bring to your next potluck or picnic? Look no further than this Spicy Creamy Cajun Ham and Black Eyed Peas Salad. This recipe takes the traditional Southern black eyed peas and elevates them with a creamy and spicy Cajun dressing, and chunks of savory ham. Not only is this salad packed with flavor, but it's also a great way to get some protein and fiber into your diet.

Black eyed peas are a staple in Southern cuisine, often served on New Year...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
  • 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon dried cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 28 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place the corn into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the corn is fully cooked, about 2 minutes. Drain the corn in a colander set in the sink.
  • Mix together the warm corn, black-eyed peas, ham, celery, and onion in a salad bowl.
  • Whisk together the sour cream, ketchup, cilantro, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl until smooth. Stir the dressing lightly into the black-eyed pea mixture until thoroughly mixed. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    163 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 517mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 343mg