- 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas, picked over
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 parsley sprigs plus 1 cup minced parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup drained bottled horseradish
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- a 2 1/2- to 3-pound cabbage, grated coarse in a food processor (about 10 cups)
- 6 carrots, grated coarse in a food processor (about 4 cups)
- 1/2 cup minced scallion
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- Soak peas in enough water to cover by 2 inches overnight. Drain peas and rinse. In a large saucepan simmer peas, bay leaf, and parsley sprigs in enough water to cover by 2 inches until tender, about 25 minutes. Peas may be cooked 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled.
- Drain peas and discard bay leaf and parsley sprigs. In a large bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, horseradish, and salt and pepper to taste and add oil in a stream, whisking until dressing is emulsified. Add peas, cabbage, carrots, scallion, garlic, minced parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Slaw may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.