Black-Eyed Pea Salad With Basil Dressing

• SALAD INGREDIENTS:
• 6 cups canned or cooked black-eyed peas (4-15 ounce cans, drained)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 small sweet red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• BASIL DRESSING:
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
• 4 to 6 medium cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups olive oil
• fresh basil or parsley for garnish

1. In a serving bowl combine black-eyed peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, chopped onion, celery, and red bell pepper. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, basil, garlic, sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
3. Gradually whisk in the oil until the dressing is well blended. You can use a blender for this step if desired.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, and basil dressing. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with a garnish of fresh parsley or basil, if desired.

salad ingredients, peas, salt, onion, celery, sweet red bell peppers, cider vinegar, fresh basil, cloves garlic, sugar, freshly ground black pepper, salt, olive oil, fresh basil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/black-eyed-pea-salad-with-basil-dressing-50116028 (may not work)