New Years Day Good Luck Salad Recipes

NEW YEAR'S BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix vegetables together in Corningware container.
• Add the dressing ingredients to the reserved black-eyed pea liquid; mix well making sure the sugar dissolves.
• Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving.

NEW YEAR'S DAY GOOD LUCK SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan (big enough to accomodate the potatoes without crowding), add potatoes, water to cover, and 1 teaspoon salt per quart of water.
• Cover partially and bring to a boil; cook about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced.
• Drain the potatoes in a collander; return potatoes to the warm saucepan and toss them over low heat to dry them.
• When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/4-inch cubes.
• Put potatoe cubes in a large bowl and sprinkle with the cider vinegar while still warm.
• To make the dressing: in a bowl, whisk the canola oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and Tabasco until well blended.
• To the potatoes add the black-eyed peas, bell peppers, celery, onion, sausage, and cilantro.
• Pour the dressing over all and mix gently to coat thoroughly.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• May serve chilled or at room temperature.
• Right before serving, garnish with radish slices.