Tasty Black-eyed Pea Salad

This salad recipe and the others following are originals that i have been making for sometime. Most folk seem to enjoy them.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 x 16oz pkg frozen black-eyed peas
* 2¼ cup water
* 2 tbsp chopped pimentos
* ⅛ tsp liquid smoke
* ⅓ cup cider vinegar
* 1 tsp salt
* ½ tsp red pepper flakes
* 1 med. onion chopped
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 tsp olive oil
* ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
* 2 cup spinach leaves, torn
* 4 cup lettuce, torn
* ½ tsp black pepper
* ¼ cup monterey jack cheese, grated
* 1 purple onion, sliced in rings
* ½ cup sliced mushrooms, fresh
* ¼ cup chopped pecans
== Directions ==
# Bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil, add the frozen peas, the pimento, liquid smoke, chopped onion, vinegar, and garlic.
# Reduce to simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
# Remove from heat, pour off water, and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours.
# Combine all other ingredients in a large salad bowl.
# Mix in the black-eyed peas.
# Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or more, then serve.
Category:Black-eyed pea Recipes
Category:Diabetic-friendly Recipes
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Category:Lettuce Recipes
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Category:Red bell pepper Recipes
Category:Salad Recipes
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