Herbed Black-Eyed Pea Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. fresh shelled black-eyed peas
3 slices bacon
1 large clove garlic, minced
4 green onions, sliced
1 sweet red or green pepper, minced
1/2 c. Kraft real mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. minced fresh oregano
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Cook peas in boiling salted water 15 to 20 minutes or until peas are tender.
Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain well; set aside.
Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet.
Crumble bacon; set aside.
Add garlic to drippings in skillet; saute 1 minute.
Add green onions and red pepper; saute until tender.
Cool completely. Combine bacon, pepper mixture, peas, mayonnaise, vinegar, oregano and pepper; stir well.
Serve at room temperature.
Yields 8 servings.