Name: Senegalese Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked black-eyed peas (or 2 15-oz cans, drained and rinsed); 1 red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, finely diced; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1-2 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, seeded and minced (adjust to taste); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the Black-Eyed Peas

If using dried black-eyed peas, rinse them thoroughly, then place in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and allow to cool completely. If using canned peas, simply drain and rinse them well.
Prepare the Vegetables

Dice the red and green bell peppers, red onion, and tomatoes into small, uniform pieces (about 1/4 inch). Finely chop the parsley and mint. Seed and mince the scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, being careful not to touch your face or eyes during handling.
Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Combine the Salad

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled black-eyed peas with the diced bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes, chopped herbs, and minced hot peppers.
Dress and Season

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
Chill and Serve

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. The salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Stir gently before serving cold or at room temperature.

Senegalese Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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