Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Salad |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried black-eyed peas, picked over |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper |
1/3 cup finely chopped celery |
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion |
1 teaspoon minced fresh jalapeño chili including seeds (wear rubber gloves) |
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 pound cooked ham steak, coarsely chopped |
1 teaspoon honey |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan combine peas with salt and water to cover by 2 inches and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, 25 to 30 minutes (do not overcook). Drain peas and in a bowl toss with vinegar, vegetables, jalapeño, and 1 tablespoon oil.
2. In a small skillet heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté ham, stirring, 1 minute. Add honey and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Add ham to salad and toss well.
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