2 cups cooked rice
2 cups cooked black-eyed peas (or one 16-ounce can)
1/2 pound ham, cubed
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 bay leaf
Combine all ingredients and marinate salad in dressing for at least an hour. Rice and peas can be combined while still hot. Refrigerate. Remove bay leaf before serving.