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Ingredients

  • 8 c. Salted water
  • 2/3 c. Dry black-eyed peas
  • 1 bn Watercress, tough stems discarded, the rest washed well, spun dry (2 c. packed), and minced
  • 1 lrg Hard-ripe peach, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pcs
  • 2 x Scallions, minced
  • 1 x Celery rib, minced fine
  • 4 tsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Grnd cumin Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • In a saucepan bring water and peas to a boil and simmer 20 min, or possibly till tender.
  • Drain peas in a colander and rinse under cool water to cold.
  • Drain peas well and in a large bowl toss with remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Salad may be made 2 hrs ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Yield: 4 servings