Black-eyed Pea Salad

Description
Serves: 8

Ingredients

 * 1 lb. dry Black-eyed peas, soaked
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
 * ¼ cup minced onion
 * 3 bouillion cubes
 * ½ cup finely chopped onions
 * ½ cup shredded carrots
 * 1 cup thinly sliced celery
 * ½ cup chopped green pepper
 * ½ cup of your favorite salad dressing
 * 4 cups chopped lettuce

Directions

 * 1) Soak beans. Drain and discard water from soaked beans.
 * 2) Cover with 3 quarts of water and add garlic, minced onion, and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
 * 3) Drain and discard cooking broth. Chill beans, quickly, in refrigerator, uncovered.
 * 4) Mix with remaining ingredients and chill once again, to blend flavors.
 * 5) Spoon onto chopped lettuce.