Black Eyed Pea Salsa Relish
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Black Eyed Pea Salsa Relish is a quick and nutritious recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender black-eyed peas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and a zesty jalapeño kick, this dish comes together effortlessly in just 15 minutes of prep time and requires no cooking. A tangy dressing made from freshly squeezed lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of ground cumin elevates the flavor profile while chopped cilantro adds a refreshing touch. Serve it chilled as a crowd-pleasing dip with tortilla chips, a flavorful topping for tacos, or a healthy side dish. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or game day gatherings, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly relish is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and irresistible taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black-eyed peas
- 1 cup (halved or diced) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) Green bell pepper
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) Red onion
- 1 small (seeded and finely minced) Jalapeño
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 tbsp (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 tsp (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño.
Add the chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl for added freshness and flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture, gently tossing everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.3 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 170 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 351 mg | 7% | |
*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.
