the best black-eyed pea salad

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 oz.) frozen black-eyed peas
• 1 package (10 oz.) frozen green peas, thawed
• 4 - green onions, sliced
• 2 - celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced
• 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled