Black-eyed peas and rice salad

 
                       BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE SALAD
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Salads                           Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3       c            Hot cooked (boiled) rice
    1 1/2   c            Cooked black-eyed peas
                         -ÿÿ
   10       oz           -Frozen black-eyed peas
                         -(cooked according to
                         - package directions)
    1       tb           Dijon-style mustard
    1       t            Salt (or to taste)
                         Freshly ground pepper
    3       tb           Red wine vinegar
      3/4   c            Extra-virgin olive oil
                         -(or part safflower oil)
    1       md           Onion -- minced
    1                    Garlic clove -- minced
    1       lg           Carrot -- peeled and grated
      1/4   c            Minced chives or parsley
    1                    Head of radicchio
                         -ÿÿBoston lettuce
                         -(for garnish)
 
   This salad version of the traditional Southern New
   Year's dish called Hoppin' John can be prepared a day
   ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Allow it to come
   to room temperature before serving. COOK THE RICE AND
   THE PEAS in advance. PREPARE THE VINAIGRETTE: WHISK
   THE MUSTARD, salt, pepper and vinegar until dissolved.
   Dribble in the oil while whisking. Toss the black-eyed
   peas and the rice with the vinaigrette until
   everything is nicely coated. Mix in the onion, garlic,
   carrot and chives or parsley. Bring to room
   temperature before serving. This dish can be prepared
   a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Place in a bowl
   and surround with lettuce leaves; serve at room
   temperature.
  
 
 
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