Black-Eyed Pea Salad
["3 c. cooked black-eyed peas", "2 large sweet red peppers, diced", "1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced", "1/2 c. thinly sliced scallions (white and green parts)", "1/2 c. loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro", "3 Tbsp. lemon juice", "4 Tbsp. lite vegetable oil", "kosher salt to taste", "1 tsp. minced garlic", "1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger", "2 tsp. ground roasted cumin seed", "2 or more fresh hot green chilies, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced", "1 Tbsp. minced fresh mint", "5 or 6 lettuce leaves"]
["Combine peas, peppers, cucumber and scallions in medium bowl. Combine remaining ingredients (except lettuce) in a 2 cup glass measure; whisk until thoroughly blended.", "Pour over peas; toss well.", "Arrange lettuce on platter; serve salad on top.", "Keeps well for several hours at room temperature.", "Refrigeration is not advised as it hardens the peas.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["peas", "sweet red peppers", "cucumber", "scallions", "fresh cilantro", "lemon juice", "vegetable oil", "kosher salt", "garlic", "fresh ginger", "ground roasted cumin", "green chilies", "fresh mint"]