This light, bright lady pea salad is a fresh option for your summer party.
Learn how to make lady pea salad.
Whether you serve this salad as a picnic side or tea party treat, it’s a crowd-pleaser.
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What Is a Lady Pea?
While you may recognizeblack-eyed peas, Lady Peas are not as well known.
Dating to the early 1800s, the Southern heirloom peas are one of the first commercially-available options.
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Where do lady peas get their name, and what makes them different from other peas?
Lady peas are a Southern pea favorite from the legume or field pea family.
But you’ll have to be patient to cook the peas.
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Here’s a brief recap of how this recipe is made.
How To Store Lady Pea Salad
Store lady pea salad in an airtight container in your refrigerator.
Where Can You Find Lady Peas?
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Got more fresh peas?
Add peas; reduce heat to medium, and simmer until peas are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Finish salad:
Drain peas and let cool, about 15 minutes.
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Transfer peas to bowl with dressing, and toss to coat.
If they’re in their pods, take them out before cooking.
Otherwise, no need to remove the thin skin.
