Spicy Creamy Cajun Ham and Black Eyed Peas Salad Recipe

Spicy Creamy Cajun Ham and Black Eyed Peas Salad Recipe

  • 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
  • 2/3 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
  1. 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.
  2. Mix together the warm corn, black-eyed peas, ham, celery, and onion in a salad bowl.
  3. 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.
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