Ingredients

For salad:

2 15.8-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

2 green tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1/4 cup chopped purple onion

1 tablespoon diced yellow onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper

For dressing:

1 small cucumber

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup whipping cream

1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon diced yellow onion

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Dash of hot sauce

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Shred cucumber and drain on paper towels. Process cucumber and remaining dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth. Chill.

Combine first 10 salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with Benedictine Dressing and garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.