Marinated Black-Eyed Pea Salad
- 2 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas (1 pound), soaked overnight and drained
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- In a large saucepan, cover the black-eyed peas with 2 inches of water.
- Bring to a boil, cover partially and cook over moderately low heat until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice and garlic.
- Add the peas and onion and season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let the flavors blend.
- Bring the salad to room temperature, stir in the parsley and serve.
blackeyed peas, extravirgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, onion, salt, flatleaf parsley
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/marinated-black-eyed-pea-salad (may not work)