Black Eyed Pea Salad

Ingredients:

15 oz. black eyed peas

Chicken or vegetable stock

6 grape tomatoes, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

1/2 green bell pepper, diced

1/4 red onion, diced

1 green onion, sliced

1 stalk of celery, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp parsley, chopped

3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Soak and rinse black eyed peas according to package instructions.  To cook, substitute chicken stock for water and cook according to package directions; drain.  In a bowl combine black eyed peas, tomatoes, red and green bell pepper, onions, celery, garlic, and parsley.  Separately, make dressing using vinegar, oil, and mustard; stir into black eyed pea mixture.  Season with salt and pepper; refrigerate until serving.