Cajun Black-Eyed Pea And Pimiento Salad

Black-eyed peas with pimiento, parsley, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese
in a pepper sauce vinaigrette.

Dressing Ingredients:
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Salad Ingredients:
4 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas or black beans, rinsed, drained
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimientos
2 ounces (1/2 cup) LAND O LAKES® Monterey Jack Cheese, cubed 1/4-
inch
Lettuce leaves

Combine all dressing ingredients in jar with tight-fitting lid;
shake well.

Combine dressing and all salad ingredients except lettuce in large
bowl; mix well. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.

To serve, place 1 lettuce leaf on each individual plate; top with 1
cup salad mixture.

This recipe for Cajun Black-Eyed Pea And Pimiento Salad makes 6 (1 cup) servings.