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                             GEORGIA CAVIAR

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1       lb           Dried black-eyed peas
  2       qt           Water
  2       c            Zesty Italian dressing
  2       c            Diced green pepper
  1 1/2   c            Finely chopped onion
    1/2   c            Diced Jalapeno peppers
  1                    Jar (2 ounces) sliced
                       -pimiento, drained
  1       tb           Minced garlic
                       -Pepper to taste
                       -Tortilla chips

 Soak peas in 2 quarts of water overnight.  Drain peas
 and place in large saucepan.  Add enough water to
 cover peas.  Bring to boil; reduce to simmer and cook
 40 minutes over medium flame. Drain. Pour Italian
 dressing over peas; cool.  Combine next six
 ingredients and add to peas; toss. Refrigerate 24
 hours.  Serve at room temperature as a dip with
 tortilla chips.  Makes 7 cups.

 Salad variation:  Place Georgia Caviar over avocado
 halves on bed of lettuce.



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