No Fish Eggs Caviar!

The same old dips and salsas can get boring which is why I'm always looking for something new and different for parties. I recently discovered this recipe and am looking forward to trying it. The ingredients are all healthy so less guilt over dipping tortilla chips into it or loading up on a crisp slice of sour dough toast!

No Fish Eggs Caviar!
1/2 pound black-eyed peas
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves of peeled garlic, smashed and chopped
1 cup diced red onion
1 cup finely diced green or red bell pepper (or a combination of both!)
1/2 cup finely chopped green scallions
1 tablespoon finely diced peeled, fresh garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped Jalapeno chilies
1 cup your favorite Italian dressing
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Rinse and soak peas in cold water overnight. The next day, drain and rinse. Cover with fresh water, add the medium onion and four cloves of chopped garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until black-eyed peas are tender - approximately one hour. Be careful and do not overcook.

Drain, rinse, and place cooked peas, onion, and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Add red onion, bell pepper, scallions, fresh garlic, Jalapeno chilies, and dressing. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 3 1/2 to 4 cups.