Lone Star Caviar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
3 oz. jar diced pimiento, drained
1 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
1 c. finely chopped green onion
1/2 c. finely chopped jalapeno pepper
hot pepper sauce to taste
2 c. Italian salad dressing
2 c. diced green pepper
1 1/2 c. diced onion
salt to taste

Preparation

In enough water to cover, soak black-eyed peas for 6 hours or overnight.
Drain well.
Transfer peas to saucepan; add enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat and allow to boil until tender, about 45 minutes.
Do not overcook. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
Blend in dressing and let cool.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Makes 7 1/2 cups.