Texas Caviar

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 1 lb. black-eyed peas
• 1 c. Italian dressing
• 2 c. diced onion (red)
• 1 c. finely chopped green onion
• % c. finely chopped jalapeno peppers
• 1 - 2 oz. jar diced pimiento, drained
• 1 c. finely chopped jicama
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Hot pepper sauce to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Soak beans in hot water in a large saucepan for 1 hour. Drain. Add water to c< inches. Place over high heat, bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, and cook Add Italian dressing while beans are warm. Marinate 2 to 4 hours, then add re ingredients and marinate overnight.
Serve on individual plates on lettuce leaves with tomato wedges^s an appetiz accompanied by whole wheat crackers as hors d'oeuvres.
Yield: 4-6 servings -