Black-eyed Pea and Ham Salad

Ingredients

 * ½ cup dried black-eyed peas, picked over
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * 1 tbl balsamic vinegar
 * ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
 * ⅓ cup finely chopped celery
 * ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
 * 1 tsp minced fresh jalapeño pepper including, (wear rubber gloves) seeds
 * 1½ tbl olive oil
 * ¼ lb cooked ham steak, coarsely chopped
 * 1 tsp honey

Directions

 * In a saucepan combine peas with salt and water to cover by 2 inches and simmer
 * Cook for 25 to 30 minutes
 * Drain peas and in a bowl toss with vinegar, vegetables, jalapeño, and 1 tablespoon oil.
 * In a small skillet heat remaining ½ tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot
 * Add honey and saute, stirring, 1 minute.
 * 1) Add ham to salad and toss well.