| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats, Grains, Fruits | Salads | 4 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 1/2 | c | Black-eyed peas (soaked overnight); drained |
| 1 | qt | Ham hock broth or water |
| Salt; to taste | ||
| 4 | sl | Bacon; diced |
| 1 | lb | Fresh lump crabmeat (Gulf Coast preferred) |
| 1 | md | Red bell pepper; seeded, finely diced |
| 1 | md | Yellow bell pepper; seeded, finely diced |
| 1 | md | Green bell pepper; seeded, finely diced |
| 1 | lg | Purple onion; minced |
| 3 | Whole scallions; thinly sliced | |
| 1 | lg | Tomato; seeded and diced |
| 1 | ts | Fresh thyme; chopped |
| 1 | ts | Fresh marigold mint or tarragon; chopped |
| 1 | ts | Fresh chervil; chopped |
| 1 | c | Grapefruit Vinaigrette (separate recipe) |
| 4 | Whole ruby grapefruit (peeled); sections removed | |
| 8 | Whole fresh cilantro sprigs; for garnish |
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the drained black-eyed peas in a saucepan with the ham hock broth or water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Toward the end of the cooking time, taste the peas and season with salt. Drain and set aside. In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until all the fat is rendered. Transfer the bacon to a large mixing bowl and add the crabmeat, vegetables, peas, and herbs. Mix together until thoroughly combined. Combine the salad with the vinaigrette. Mound the tossed salad on a large serving platter, leaving at least 2 inches around the edge of the platter. Arrange the grapefruit sections around the salad, and garnish the grapefruit sections with the cilantro springs. Chef's Notes: Chef Stephan Pyles of Star Canyon tells us that "This easy, do-ahead salad is a perfect entree for a summer lunch or picnic. Black-eyed peas, crab, and grapefruit may not exactly be an orthodox combination, but they are all staples of Texas cookery and go well together. " Entered into MasterCook by Terri Law, 8/22/96. Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #212 Date: 22 Aug 96 19:09:28 EDT From: Paul & Terri Law <103366.1520@CompuServe.COM> NOTES : This relish goes nicely with grilled chicken or fish.
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