Zesty Black-Eyed Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (16 oz.) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 c. chopped celery
1 green pepper, chopped
1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (4 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 (8 oz.) bottle Italian salad dressing
lettuce leaves
3 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Combine first 9 ingredients in a large bowl, tossing gently. Cover and chill at least 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
Drain mixture and spoon into a lettuce-lined bowl.
Garnish with bacon and onions.
Serves 8.