Sea Island Red Peas with Celery Leaf Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried Sea Island red peas or black-eyed peas
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
• 2 garlic cloves
• 6 sprigs thyme
• 1 fresh bay leaf
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery plus
• 1/2 cup celery leaves from inner stalks
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• Freshly cracked black peppercorns