Hoppin' John Salad

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• 60 ounce black-eyed peas rinsed drained canned
• 2 rib celery 
• 4  bacon crumbled cooked
• 2 tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 2  jalapeño peppers diced seeded
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 0.5 medium onion 
• 7 servings garnish: parsley fresh chopped
• 1 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
• 1  bell pepper red
• 0.5 cup red wine vinegar 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1  bell pepper yellow

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk

Directions

1. Dice first 4 ingredients.
2. Combine diced vegetables, peas, and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Combine vinegars in a small bowl, and whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream, blending well.
4. Add to vegetable mixture, tossing gently to coat. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours. Stir in bacon.
5. Garnish, if desired.