Black-Eyed Pea-Basmati Salad

from Guy Fieri for Food Network Magazine

Prep Time:

1 hr 0 min

Inactive Prep Time:

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Cook Time:

30 min

Level:

Easy

Serves:

6 servings

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 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

For the Dressing:

• 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

Directions:

Prepare the salad: Put the peas in a saucepan with 3 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and let sit 1 hour. Drain, then return to the saucepan with 1 cup fresh water. Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until just al dente, about 10 minutes. Let cool in the liquid.

Meanwhile, put the rice in another saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and the garlic. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 16 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool, then fluff with a fork.

Make the dressing: Whisk the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, honey, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a nonreactive bowl. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Assemble the salad: Drain the peas and toss with the rice in a large bowl. Add the onion, bell pepper and olives, then add the dressing and toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.