Kate's Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Ingredients

• 3 ounce bacon bits 
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• 30 ounce black-eyed peas drained canned
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper green chopped
• 1 bunch green onions chopped
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 2 ounce pimentos diced drained
• 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
• 6 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

• bowl

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix the black-eyed peas, green onions, celery, bell pepper, pimentos, and bacon bits.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, red wine vinegar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss with the salad. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.