Name: Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Ingredients: 3 c. cooked black-eyed peas; 2 large sweet red peppers, diced; 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced; 1/2 c. thinly sliced scallions (white and green parts); 1/2 c. loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tbsp. lemon juice; 4 tbsp. lite vegetable oil; kosher salt to taste; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 tsp. ground roasted cumin seed; 2 or more fresh hot green chilies, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 tbsp. minced fresh mint; 5 or 6 lettuce leaves

Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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Black-Eyed Pea Salad is an impressive dinner. Made with 3 c. cooked black-eyed peas, 2 large sweet red peppers, diced, 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced, 1/2 c. thinly sliced scallions (white and green parts) and 1/2 c. loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Combine peas, peppers, cucumber and scallions in medium bowl. Combine remaining ingredients (except lettuce) in a 2 cup glass measure; whisk until thoroughly blended.

Pour over peas; toss well.

Arrange lettuce on platter; serve salad on top.

Keeps well for several hours at room temperature.

Refrigeration is not advised as it hardens the peas.

Serves 6 to 8.

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