Depression Salad 

1 can yellow hominy, drained 
1 can black eyed peas, drained 
1 green pepper, chopped 
1 tomato, chopped 
1 small onion, chopped 
2 ribs celery, diced 
1/4 cup cooking oil, optional 
1/4 cup vinegar 
salt and pepper to taste 

Mix all the above ingredients together and serve hot or cold