Good Luck Peas

Black Eyed Peas Salad

Happy New Year to all ! Hope all of you had a great time welcoming 2013 just like us. Just in the morning ,I was wondering what was going to be my first meal of the New Year . I 'm  aware of the tradition of eating Black eyed peas on the first day of the New Year and try to follow it whenever I remember . A Southern tradition in the United States, believed to bring in luck and prosperity. I included these peas in my shopping list on my last grocery store trip and  today I made a delicious tasting what I call "Good Luck Peas" salad.

Black Eyed Peas Salad 
1 Can Black eyed peas
1 Medium Tomato
2 Red bell peppers
1 Medium Cucumber
1 Medium Orange bell pepper
Half small red onion
Cilantro and Parsley according to taste.

Drain the can of peas, rinse and add to a bowl.Chop all the vegetables and mix together.Finely chop Cilantro and Parsley,add dressing,toss and leave it for an hour before serving.

Lemon Dressing

 Lemon Dressing Recipe

1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup Olive Oil

Combine all the ingredients except oil in a bowl.Slowly add Oil whisking until combined.