Lucky Black-eyed Pea Salad

Black-eyed peas are considered good luck in many cultures and are traditionally eaten on New Year's Day in the south.  One cup of cooked peas contains 11 grams of fiber and 13 grams of protein and less than one gram of fat. Pork is considered lucky because pigs use their snouts to dig in the ground in a forward direction. The forward direction being lucky. Redbook magazine published this great easy salad, try it on New Year's day for good luck in the coming year!  Or, as a side dish anytime!!

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cider vineger
• 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 2 teaspoons grated yellow onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 cans (15.5 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained
• 1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 large tomato, seeded, diced
• 4 thin ribs celery, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, onion, salt, pepper, and honey in a large bowl; add black-eyed peas, bell pepper, tomato, celery, carrots, and parsley. Gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.