Squid and Black-Eyed Pea Salad

• FAST
• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and drained
2. Salt
3. 1 1/2 pounds cleaned squid—bodies cut into 1/2-inch rings, tentacles halved
4. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5. 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6. Freshly ground pepper
7. 2 celery ribs, finely diced
8. 1/4 cup minced shallots
9. 1 large tomato, finely diced
10. 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
11. 2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon

1. In a large saucepan, cover the black-eyed peas with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until the peas are nearly tender, about 30 minutes. Season generously with salt and cook until tender, about 10 minutes longer. Drain the peas and let cool.
2. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water. Add the squid to the boiling water and cook just until firm, about 30 seconds. Drain and immediately transfer the squid to the ice water to cool. Drain again and pat dry with a clean towel.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Add the squid, black-eyed peas, celery, shallots, tomato, parsley and tarragon. Toss well and serve.