Black-eyed Pea and Ham Salad

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Black-eyed Pea and Ham Salad

Ingredients

• ½ cup dried black-eyed peas, picked over
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbl balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• ⅓ cup finely chopped celery
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 tsp minced fresh jalapeno pepper including, (wear rubber gloves) seeds
• 1½ tbl olive oil
• ¼ lb cooked ham steak, coarsely chopped
• 1 tsp honey

Procedures

• In a saucepan combine peas with salt and water to cover by 2 inches and simmer
• Cook for 25 to 30 minutes
• Drain peas and in a bowl toss with vinegar, vegetables, jalapeno, and 1 tablespoon oil.
• In a small skillet heat remaining ½ tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot
• Add honey and saute, stirring, 1 minute.

1. Add ham to salad and toss well.