Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Ingredients

• 1 firm-ripe tomato (1/2 lb.)
• 1 cucumber (1/2 lb.)
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper (1/2 lb.)
• 1 can (15 oz.) black-eyed peas
• 1 cup thinly sliced green onions (including tops)
• 1 cup lightly packed chopped fresh dill
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt
• Red-leaf lettuce leaves, rinsed and crisped

Preparation

1. 1. Rinse, core, and cut tomato into 1/2-inch cubes.
2. 2. Peel, seed, and cut cucumber into 1/2-inch cubes.
3. 3. Stem, seed, and cut bell pepper into 1/2-inch squares.
4. 4. Drain peas, then rinse and drain again and put into a large bowl. Add tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onions, and dill.
5. 5. Mix orange juice, wine vinegar, cumin, ground pepper, and garlic; add dressing to bowl.
6. 6. Mix dressing with vegetables. Add salt to taste.
7. 7. Line a platter with lettuce and spoon salad onto it.