Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 tbsp

red wine vinegar

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp

sea salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

4 cup

black-eyed peas

drained & rinsed

0.75 cup

celery

diced

0.5 cup

red bell pepper

diced

0.5 cup

green bell pepper

diced

0.5 cup

Spanish onion

diced

0.5 cup

radish

diced

0.5 cup

tomatoes

diced

0.5 cup

fresh cilantro

chopped

4 unit

diced green chilies

diced

1 unit

jalapeno

diced, deveined & deseeded

2 unit

fresh garlic cloves

Step 1
~3 min

Dice the celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, Spanish onion, radish, tomatoes, and jalapeno.

Step 2
~3 min

Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 3
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine the diced vegetables, black-eyed peas, diced green chilies, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro.

Step 4
~3 min

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and pepper.

Step 5
~3 min

Pour the vinaigrette over the black-eyed pea mixture and stir well to combine.

Step 6
~3 min

For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Step 7
~3 min

Alternatively, serve warm by heating in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your desired level of spiciness.

For a sweeter salsa, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.

To prevent browning, toss the diced tomatoes with a little lemon juice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with tortilla chips

Serve as a topping for grilled meats

Serve as a side dish for tacos

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken or fish
Tacos
Quesadillas

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Often eaten on New Year's Day for good luck.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

New Year's Day
Summer barbecues

Occasion Tags

New Year's
Summer BBQ
Potluck
Game Day

Popularity Score

75/100

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