Georgia Caviar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
2 qt. water
2 c. Zesty Italian salad dressing
2 c. diced green pepper
1 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. diced jalapeno pepper
1 (2 oz.) jar sliced pimento, drained
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
pepper to taste
tortilla chips

Preparation

Soak peas in water overnight.
Drain peas and place in large saucepan.
Add enough water to cover peas.
Bring to a boil; reduce to simmer and cook 40 minutes over medium heat.
Drain water from peas.
Pour Italian dressing over peas; add remaining ingredients except chips and cool.
Refrigerate 24 hours before serving.
Serve at room temperature with tortilla chips.
Yields 7 cups.