Spicy Creamy Cajun Ham and Black Eyed Peas Salad

2 cups fresh corn kernels

2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

1 cup cubed fully cooked ham

3 stalks celery, finely chopped

2 tablespoons chopped red onion

⅔ cup sour cream

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 tablespoon dried cilantro

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste

Place the corn into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the corn is fully cooked, about 2 minutes. Drain the corn in a colander set in the sink.

Mix together the warm corn, black-eyed peas, ham, celery, and onion in a salad bowl.

Whisk together the sour cream, ketchup, cilantro, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl until smooth. Stir the dressing lightly into the black-eyed pea mixture until thoroughly mixed. Serve immediately.