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BLACK EYED PEAS

NEW YEAR'S SALAD

It's good luck to have black eyed peas

on New Year's Day,

so here's a delicious recipe for 

MARINATED BLACK EYED PEAS SALAD

2 cups dried black eyed peas

1 small onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 sm. can tomatoes, drained & chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped fine

2 strips bacon, cooked and chopped

salt & pepper to taste

1/2-cup red wine vinegar

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

1/4-cup olive oil

salt/pepper to taste

Rinse dried peas in water,

then simmer in 2 cups water 45 minutes.

Drain completely, let cool.

Add all remaining ingredients,

let marinate in refrigerator 3-4 hours.

Garnish with chopped parsley & thyme.

ENJOY ON NEW YEAR'S DAY.