Ingredients

  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 2 green onions
  • 6 fresh mushrooms
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 16 oz. cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 Jar (4 oz.) diced pimento, drained
  • 1 bottle (8 oz.) Italian dressing
  • Lettuce and red cabbage leaves
  • 2 Tbsp. cooked, drained bacon

Method

  • Seed and chop tomato; chop bell pepper.
  • Slice 2 green onions and mushrooms and mince garlic.
  • Place tomato, bell pepper, green onions, mushrooms and garlic in a large bowl.
  • Stir in peas and next 3 ingredients.
  • Cover and chill, stirring occasionally, for 8 hours.
  • Drain salad and spoon onto lettuce lined platter.
  • Sprinkle with bacon and 1/3 cup sliced green onions.
  • Yield:
  • 8 servings.