Lady Pea Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb. shelled lady peas
- 1 t. salt
- ½ t. pepper
- ½ t. onion powder
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 T. olive oil
- 2 t. honey
- ½ t. Dijon mustard
- 2 T. crumbled bacon (about 2 strips' worth)
- 1 t. dried dill
Instructions
- Put the peas in a 2-quart saucepan and cover with water. Add the salt, pepper, and onion powder. Bring just to a boil and turn the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until peas are tender but not falling apart. Remove from the heat and drain in a colander then transfer to a bowl. zest the lemon over the peas.
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice (no seeds), olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey. Shake well. Pour the dressing over the peas. Add the crumbled bacon and dill. Toss well to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Refrigerate for an hour or two before serving to allow flavors to meld.