2 tbsp olive or salad oil

3 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

1 large clove garlic, crushed

1 tsp dried basil, crumbled

1/2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled

1/4 tsp dry mustard

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)

1/2 lb black-eyed peas, cleaned, rinsed, and cooked without salt until tender but firm.