Marinated Black Eyed Pea Salad, Aka Texas Caviar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups black-eyed peas, cooked
1 cup celery, finely sliced
4 ounces green chilies, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup purple onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups Italian dressing
red cabbage leaf, for garnish
minced green onion top, for garnish

Preparation

In large glass bowl, combine all ingredients except garnish, stirring to mix well.
If liquid does not cover peas in bowl, add a little more dressing.
Marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 24 hours.
Drain excess salad dressing, and spoon salad onto a shallow bowl lined with red cabbage leaves.
Garnish with green onion tops.