Heirloom Tomato-Field Pea Salad Recipe

Name: Heirloom Tomato-Field Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: About 2 lb. heirloom tomatoes; 2 cups shelled field peas, such as a mixture of butter beans, Crowder peas and black-eyed peas, blanched; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 Tbs. torn fresh basil or small whole leaves; 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil for garnish; 1 Tbs. cider vinegar; 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; 1 1/4 tsp. sea salt; 1 tsp. dry mustard; 2 egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 1 clove fresh garlic; 3 Tbs. boiling water

Servings: persons

About 2 lb. heirloom tomatoes
2 cups shelled field peas, such as a mixture of butter beans, Crowder peas and black-eyed peas, blanched
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 Tbs. torn fresh basil or small whole leaves
2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil for garnish
1 Tbs. cider vinegar
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 clove fresh garlic
3 Tbs. boiling water

1
To make Heirloom Tomato-Field Pea Salad: Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices and 1/2-inch wedges for variation, and cut or halve cherry and grape tomatoes.
2
Put all cut-up tomatoes into a large bowl.
3
Put blanched field peas into lightly salted water.
4
Drain, and add to tomatoes.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Add basil, and toss gently.
7
Drizzle with olive oil, and set aside for about 10 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, to make Garlic Mayonnaise: Put vinegar, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and mustard into a bowl, and whisk until salt and mustard are dispersed.
9
Add egg yolks, and beat until smooth.
10
Add oil, drop by drop at first, and later in a slow, steady stream, whisking until oil is incorporated into an emulsion.
11
Chop garlic, and rub it into a paste with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
12
Pour boiling water over garlic paste, stir well and whisk into mayonnaise.
13
Drizzle about 6 tablespoons Garlic Mayonnaise over salad, thinning with more hot water if needed.

2816

kcal

Calories

313

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: About 2 lb. heirloom tomatoes, 2 cups shelled field peas, such as a mixture of butter beans, Crowder peas and black-eyed peas, blanched, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 3 Tbs. torn fresh basil or small whole leaves, and more.

Yes, Heirloom Tomato-Field Pea 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.

Heirloom Tomato-Field Pea Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions