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Lady peas are smaller, sweeter, and more tender than most peas. If you can't find them, look for fresh black-eyed, purple-hull, pink eye, or crowder peas. In a pinch, substitute cooked dried peas, and proceed with step 2. Prep: 10 minutes; Cook: 10 minutes.

Recipe by MyRecipes July 2007

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Credit: Rick Lew; Styling: Sara Foster

Recipe Summary

Yield:
Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Cook peas in a large pot of boiling salted water 8 to 10 minutes or until just tender. Drain, rinse until cooled completely, and drain again.

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  • Combine vinegar and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Add olive oil in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly. Add sea salt and pepper; stir in jalapeño. Drizzle half of vinaigrette over peas, and toss to coat.

  • Arrange tomato slices on a platter or individual plates. Spoon peas over tomato, and serve with remaining vinaigrette. Sprinkle with basil, goat cheese, and additional salt and pepper, if desired.

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Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market

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