Ham and Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Orange-Baked Ham

Ingredients

• 1  bay leaf 
• 2 cups black-eyed peas frozen
• 0.5 cup celery diced
• 2 tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 3 tablespoons green onions minced
• 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 0.3 cup orange-baked ham cubed
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce 
• 2 teaspoons oregano fresh chopped
• 1 Dash pepper black freshly ground
• 0.3 cup bell pepper diced sweet red
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 
• 0.3 cup vinegar 
• 2 cups water 
• 2 teaspoons water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add peas and bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
2. Drain.
3. Remove and discard bay leaf.
4. Combine peas, Orange-
5. Baked Ham, and next 6 ingredients in a bowl.
6. Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Stir with a wire whisk until blended.
7. Pour over vegetable mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.