Marinated Black Eyed Pea Salad, Aka Texas Caviar

Ingredients

• 4 cups black-eyed peas, cooked
• 1 cup celery, finely sliced
• 4 ounces green chilies, chopped
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 cup purple onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 cups Italian dressing
• red cabbage leaf, for garnish
• minced green onion top, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   In large glass bowl, combine all ingredients except garnish, stirring to mix well.

2. 2

   If liquid does not cover peas in bowl, add a little more dressing.

3. 3

   Marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 24 hours.

4. 4

   Drain excess salad dressing, and spoon salad onto a shallow bowl lined with red cabbage leaves.

5. 5

   Garnish with green onion tops.