Georgia caviar

 
                               GEORGIA CAVIAR
 
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 Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       lb           Dried black-eyed peas
    2       qt           Water
    2       c            Zesty Italian dressing
    2       c            Diced green pepper
    1 1/2   c            Finely chopped onion
      1/2   c            Diced Jalapeno peppers
    1                    Jar (2 ounces) sliced
                         -pimiento, drained
    1       tb           Minced garlic
                         -Pepper to taste
                         -Tortilla chips
 
   Soak peas in 2 quarts of water overnight.  Drain peas
   and place in large saucepan.  Add enough water to
   cover peas.  Bring to boil; reduce to simmer and cook
   40 minutes over medium flame. Drain. Pour Italian
   dressing over peas; cool.  Combine next six
   ingredients and add to peas; toss. Refrigerate 24
   hours.  Serve at room temperature as a dip with
   tortilla chips.  Makes 7 cups.
   
   Salad variation:  Place Georgia Caviar over avocado
   halves on bed of lettuce.
  
 
 
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