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.

Nutriscore Rating: 94/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño.

Step 2

Add the chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl for added freshness and flavor.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture, gently tossing everything together until well combined.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper if needed.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or as a side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(6920.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7845.3

Total Fat 76.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1356.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1345.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 418.3g	0%
Total Sugars 224.0g
Protein 493.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1800.7mg	0%
Iron 162.9mg	0%
Potassium 26545.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.6%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 66.9%