Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1       pound        Dried black eyed peas
   2       cup          Italian salad dressing
   2       cup          Green pepper -- diced
   1 1/2   cup          Onion -- diced
     1/2   cup          Jalapeno peppers -- finely minced
   2       Ounces       Pimiento -- diced; drained
   1       Tablespoon   Garlic -- finely chopped
                        Salt  - to taste
   3       dashes       Hot pepper sauce -- to taste
   1       cup          Parsley -- chopped; optional

Preparation:

Soak peas overnight. Cook until just tender about 40 minutes. Do not over cook. Drain peas. In a large bowl, combine peas and salad dressing. Let peas cool. Add green pepper, onion, green onion, jalapenos, pimiento, garlic, salt, hot pepper sauce and parsley. Marinate overnight. Serve as a relish, on a bed of lettuce as a salad or can be sutffed in a tomato.