Black-eyed Pea and Texmati Rice Salad

Ingredients

 * 2 cup black-eyed peas, cooked
 * 2 cup Texmati rice, cooked
 * 1 cup tomatoes, diced
 * ½ cup zucchini, diced
 * ½ cup country ham, diced
 * ¼ cup shallots, minced
 * 2 tbsp garlic, minced
 * ¼ cup scallion whites, minced
 * 2 tsp thyme, chopped
 * 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
 * 2 tbsp basil, chopped
 * 2 canned chipotle chiles, chopped
 * 2 tbsp malt vinegar
 * 2 tbsp lemon juice
 * ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
 * salt, to taste

Directions

 * 1) Combine all ingredients.
 * 2) Mix well.
 * 3) Allow to marinate for at least two hours.
 * 4) To serve: place ¼ cup greens on each plate and top with ⅓ cup of the black eyed pea rice salad.