Hoppin' John Salad

Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 celery ribs
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/2 medium onion
• 4 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed & drained
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 dice first 4 ingredients. combine with next 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
• 2 combine vinegars in a small bowl and whisk in the oil in a slow, steady stream. blend well.
• 3 add vinegar mixture to bean mixture, tossing to coat.
• 4 cover and chill 4 hours.
• 5 before serving, stir in bacon.
• 6 optional: if desired, garnish with a small additional amount of fresh parsley.