Melissa's Black Eyed Pea and Cilantro Salad

Melissa is a bee keeper from the Greek Isles, rumor has it she is descended from the Greek Muse Terpsichore, we are almost sure about this because of the beautiful music she plays on the lyre and the birds that seem to come from miles around and sing beautiful notes which resonate ones soul in such a captivating manner.

Ingredients

One-half teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
one-third cup rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1-teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
one-half large sweet onion, chopped
one-half cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 can (15 oz.) black eyed peas, rinsed & drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Preparation:

Combine salt and garlic in a medium bowl; mash with a fork until a paste forms. Add vinegar, oil, and cumin, stirring with a whisk. Add tomato and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) and toss well. Serve with tortilla chips or as a side salad (serves 4-6).

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