Lone Star Caviar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
2 c. Italian salad dressing
2 c. diced green pepper
1 1/2 c. diced onions
1 c. finely chopped green onions
1/2 c. finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1 (3 oz.) jar diced pimentos
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Soak peas in enough water to cover for 6 hours or overnight. Drain well. Transfer peas to a 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 dressing and let cool. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.