Black Eyed Pea and Corn Salsa
Packed with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Black Eyed Pea and Corn Salsa is a quick and healthy dish perfect for any occasion. Combining tender black-eyed peas, sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a touch of zing from jalapeño peppers, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes. A zesty lime and cumin dressing ties everything together, while fresh cilantro provides a fragrant finish. Ideal as a crowd-pleasing party dip with tortilla chips or as a fresh topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish, this salsa is a versatile and nutritious addition to your menu. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, it’s a light, gluten-free, and flavor-packed option that will leave everyone asking for the recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black-eyed peas, cooked or canned (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Corn kernels, fresh, frozen (thawed), or canned (drained)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Jalapeño, minced (seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice if necessary.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salsa chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for tacos, grilled fish, or chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 298 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
