Hoppin' John Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Turkey Sausage (Printable)

Hearty black-eyed peas and turkey sausage with fresh vegetables in tangy mustard-tarragon dressing.

# What You'll Need:

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# Directions:

01 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sliced turkey sausage and sauté for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly browned. Set aside to cool slightly.
02 - In a large bowl, combine black-eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and 2 tbsp fresh tarragon.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, 1 tbsp tarragon, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Add the cooled turkey sausage to the salad bowl. Pour the mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
05 - Arrange mixed salad greens on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with the black-eyed pea mixture.
06 - Garnish with extra tarragon if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The mustard tarragon dressing will become your new go to for everything
  • Hearty enough for dinner but fresh enough for a lunch that keeps you going
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  • The salad gets soggy if dressed too early so wait until the last 15 minutes before serving
  • Tarragon loses its punch quickly so buy fresh and use within two days
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  • Pat your sausage dry before slicing to get better browning
  • Let the dressed salad sit for 10 minutes before serving for the best flavor absorption
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