Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
30 ounce

black beans

drained and rinsed

15 ounce

black-eyed peas

drained and rinsed

2 unit

roma tomatoes

chopped

1 unit

avocado

chopped

2 unit

green onions

chopped

1 tsp

parsley

0.5 cup

Italian dressing, zesty

1 ounce

hot sauce, Chalula

Step 1
~2 min

Drain and rinse the black beans and black-eyed peas.

Step 2
~2 min

Place the beans and peas in a large bowl.

Step 3
~2 min

Chop the roma tomatoes, avocado, and green onions.

Step 4
~2 min

Add the chopped vegetables to the bowl with the beans.

Step 5
~2 min

Add parsley, zesty Italian dressing, and Cholula hot sauce to the bowl. Add more hot sauce for extra spice if desired.

Step 6
~2 min

Stir all ingredients together until well combined.

Step 7
~2 min

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Step 8
~2 min

Optionally, add cooked rice to the salad before chilling.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add corn for extra sweetness.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your liking.

For best flavor, chill for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish at a barbecue.

Serve with tortilla chips as a dip.

Serve as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Tortilla chips
Avocado toast

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

Popular dish in Mexican-American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Summer barbecues

Occasion Tags

Summer
Barbecue
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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