Title: Black Eyed Pea Salad
Categories: Salad Appetizer Greek
Yield: 4 Servings

2	c	Black eyed peas
3	ts	Ground coriander
3		Garlic cloves, minced
3	tb	Fresh ginger, grated
1/2		Red pepper, chopped OR - cayenne to taste
		Olive oil
		Wine vinegar
		Salt
		Hungarian paprika

Soak peas. Put in a pot with water to cover, plus 1 inch & add coriander, garlic, ginger & red pepper. Cook for a little over 1 hour or until still a little chewy.

While the peas are cooking, prepare a dressing by mixing together oil, vinegar, salt & parika. Use 2:1 oil-vinegar ratio & add seasonings according to taste. Add to peas as soon as you remove them from the heat. Allow to cool to room temperature & adjust seasoning then serve.

Vera Gewanter, "A Passion for Vegetables"

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