Ham-and-Field Pea Salad

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh or frozen assorted field peas
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 small red onion, diced
• 1 celery rib, diced
• 1 cup chopped ham
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Preparation

1. 1. Prepare peas according to package directions; drain and let cool 1 hour.
2. 2. Whisk together sugar and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Add cooked field peas, bell pepper, onion, and celery, tossing to coat; cover and chill 8 hours.
3. 3. Sauté ham in 1 tsp. hot oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir into pea mixture just before serving.