Black-Eyed Pea-Basmati Salad Recipe

Name: Black-Eyed Pea-Basmati Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried black-eyed peas, rinsed; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup basmati rice; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1/3 cup Spanish olives, halved; 2 tablespoons coarse-grain dijon mustard; 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried black-eyed peas, rinsed
Kosher salt
1/2 cup basmati rice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup Spanish olives, halved
2 tablespoons coarse-grain dijon mustard
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Prepare the salad: Put the peas in a saucepan with 3 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2
Bring to a boil and cook 4 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat, cover and let sit 1 hour.
4
Drain, then return to the saucepan with 1 cup fresh water.
5
Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until just al dente, about 10 minutes.
6
Let cool in the liquid.
7
Meanwhile, put the rice in another saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and the garlic.
8
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 16 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat and let cool, then fluff with a fork.
10
Make the dressing: Whisk the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, honey, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a nonreactive bowl.
11
Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
12
Assemble the salad: Drain the peas and toss with the rice in a large bowl.
13
Add the onion, bell pepper and olives, then add the dressing and toss.
14
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Photograph by Andrew Mccaul

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried black-eyed peas, rinsed, Kosher salt, 1/2 cup basmati rice, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Black-Eyed Pea-Basmati Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Black-Eyed Pea-Basmati Salad

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