Thursday, December 31, 2009

Black-Eyed Pea Salad


A common good luck food in the southern United States, black-eyed peas are thought to bring prosperity, their shape and abundance representing coins. Hoppin' John is the classic Southern New Year's dish.
• 1/3 cup(s) olive oil, (1 1⁄2-inches thick)
• 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) cider vineger
• 1 tablespoon(s) spicy brown mustard
• 2 teaspoon(s) grated yellow onion
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
• 2 teaspoon(s) honey
• 2 can(s) (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 (3⁄4 cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled, finely diced (3⁄4 cup)
• 2 tablespoon(s) chopped parsley
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Directions

1. 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.

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