2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen blackeyed peas
1 c. cooked rice
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/3 c. chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 red onion, sliced
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 oz. ham, cut in slivers
1/3 c. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Pinch ground cloves

Cook black-eyed peas according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Place in a large bowl. Add rice, celery, sweet red pepper, onion, parsley, and ham.

Combine oil, vinegar, salt, mustard, pepper flakes and cloves in a small bowl; mix well. Pour over black-eyed pea mixture; mix gently. Refrigerate until serving time. Serves 4.