Spicy Creamy Cajun Ham and Black Eyed Peas Salad
"This dish is really different and really good. It's quick and easy to prepare and one that is sure to become a favorite. Degree of spice can be adjusted based on your personal preference. A great alternative to ham and beans or pea salad! Serve with warm, crusty bread and a tomato salad. Use fresh or frozen corn."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Red Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Black-Eyed Pea | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
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
- 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