Black-eyed Pea Salad

Pour in rinsed and drained black-eyed peas in a large bowl. Add the chopped celery, bell pepper, and green onion. Add the entire can of Rotel tomatoes (juice and all!). Add the olive oil and vinegar and Tabasco sauce if you want the additional spiciness. Also, add black pepper if you desire. Mix well, but don’t crush the ingredients. Let the salad chill overnight or for several hours for the flavors to mingle. I usually eat it as is, but it is also good with tortilla or corn chips.