Cold Black Eyed Pea Salad W Jalapeno Dressing Food

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, canola oil, sugar, and salt and pepper.
• Toss all together with the black-eyed peas and let marinate for at up to 8 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

BLACK-EYED PEA AND JALAPEñO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the black-eyed peas, jalapeños, onion, and sprouts in a large bowl. Add the oil and vinegar, and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED OYSTER AND BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD WITH JALAPENO DRESSING

Steps:

• If using dried peas, place them in a medium bowl and cover with water; let soak overnight. Drain peas, rinse, and transfer to a small saucepan with about 3 cups water, the onion, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, immediately reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until peas are tender but not mushy, about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse. If using canned peas, drain and rinse.
• Add peas to a small bowl, along with bell pepper and scallions, and mix together with 1/2 cup jalapeno dressing; let stand at least 5 minutes or up to 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
• Place celery root, lemon juice, salt, and enough water just to cover in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, drain, and set aside to cool.
• Fill a medium saucepan or deep skillet 2 inches high with oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Transfer oysters to a colander and rinse, checking for shells; pat dry. Dredge oysters in cornmeal coating and transfer to a plate. When oil is hot, add oysters to oil, working in batches, and fry until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer oysters to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining oysters.
• To serve, toss celery root and spinach together in a medium bowl; divide evenly among 4 plates; spoon black-eyes peas around salad and top with fried oysters. Drizzle with any remaining jalapeno dressing; serve immediately.

JALAPEñO BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Place black-eyed peas in heavy large saucepan. Pour enough cold water over peas to cover by 3 inches and soak overnight. Drain peas.
• Return peas to same saucepan. Add stock, onions, garlic, chilies, bay leaves and seasoning and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender, stirring until peas are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Mix pimientos into peas. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day head. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.)

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, combine the peas, celery, onion and jalapeno pepper.
• In a small dish, whish together the oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, salt and Tabasco sauce.
• Pour the dressing over the peas and mix well; cover and refrigerate until serving time.
• Just before serving, add the diced tomato and stir to combine.