Ingredients

  • 2 cups shelled fresh or frozen black-eyed peas
  • 1 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and tender green
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

  • Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add the black-eyed peas and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and let cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, toss the black-eyed peas with the scallions, red and yellow bell peppers, parsley, jalapeno and garlic.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil and salt and pepper.
  • Toss the dressing with the salad.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
  • Season with salt and pepper before serving.