Vibrant Southern-style salad with black-eyed peas, turkey sausage, fresh vegetables, and tangy mustard dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salad
01 - 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 fully cooked turkey sausages (8 oz total), sliced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
08 - 2 cups mixed salad greens
→ Mustard Dressing
09 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sliced turkey sausage and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine black-eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon tarragon, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - Add the cooled turkey sausage to the salad bowl. Pour the mustard dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
05 - Arrange mixed salad greens on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with the black-eyed pea and sausage mixture.
06 - Garnish with additional fresh tarragon if desired. Serve immediately while ingredients are at optimal temperature.
