Ingredients for - Make-Ahead Black-Eyed Pea Salad

1. Dry black-eyed peas 1 (16 ounce) package
2. Green bell pepper, diced ½
3. Red bell pepper, diced ½
4. Yellow bell pepper, diced ½
5. Red onion, diced ½ small
6. Celery, diced 1 stalk
7. Scallions, chopped 2 stalks
8. Vegetable oil ⅛ cup
9. White vinegar ⅛ cup
10. White sugar ⅛ cup
11. Garlic, minced 1 clove
12. Hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste 1 drop
13. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 drop
14. Chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup
15. Chopped fresh basil ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Make-Ahead Black-Eyed Pea Salad

1 . Stage

Place peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.

2 . Stage

Mix bell peppers, onion, celery, and scallions with peas in a large bowl.

3 . Stage

Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add to pea mixture and toss to coat.

4 . Stage

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight. Add parsley and basil just before serving.