Mixed Greens with Smoked Ham, Black-Eyed Peas, and Roasted-Red-Pepper Dressing

Ingredients

• ¾ cup drained and rinsed canned black-eyed peas (from one 15-ounce can)
• 1 red bell pepper
• ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• ½ pound mixed salad greens (about 4 quarts)
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 1 ¼- pounds piece smoked ham, such as Black Forest, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into thin strips
  • ½ teaspoon salt

1. Roast the pepper over a gas flame or grill or broil it, turning with tongs until charred all over, about 10 minutes. When the pepper is cool enough to handle, pull off the skin. Remove the stem, seeds, and ribs. Cut the pepper into pieces. 2.In a blender, combine the roasted pepper, the garlic...

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