Lucky Black-eyed Pea Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (16-oz.) package frozen black-eyed peas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup red pepper jelly
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 2 large fresh peaches, peeled and diced
• 2 cups torn watercress

Preparation

1. 1. Prepare peas according to package directions, simmering only until al dente; drain and let cool 1 hour.
2. 2. Whisk together cilantro and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add cooked black-eyed peas, bell pepper, and onion, tossing to coat; cover and chill 8 hours. Stir peaches and watercress into pea mixture just before serving.