ZESTY BLACK-EYED PEAS AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

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What a refreshing twist for the traditional Black-Eyed peas for New Years! This dish can be served in a number of ways; a wonderful zesty salad, a side dish that is wonderful with fish, pork, steak or chicken (blackened of course), or serve with corn chips as an appetizer. This is a wonderful dish to serve in the summer as...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tsp lime zest (i got this from 1 large lime)
1/2 c fresh lime juice (i used 2 large limes, 4 small will work if you don't have large)
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp brown sugar (can use splenda brown sugar if desired)
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5-ounde) can black bean, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 c fresh yellow corn (or frozen)
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced (always wear gloves when working with hot peppers)
2 to 3 green onions, sliced (both green and white parts)
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
sliced avocado and lime for garnish
additional cilantro for ganish

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together first 7 ingredients; set aside.
  • 2. Combine peas, beans, corn, both peppers, onions and cilantro in bowl; pour liquid mixture over bean mixture. Toss to combine.
  • 3. Refrigerate several hours or over night before serving.
  • 4. Serve on lettice leaves and garnish with slices of avocado, limes and sprigs of cilantro. Or as a side dish with blacken fish, chicken, steak or pork. Or serve with corn chips as a nice snack or appetizer. Enjoy

Sabiha Saheed
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Lorraine Hayes
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I've made this salad several times now and I always get rave reviews.


Rojina Tuladhar
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Facebook Recovery
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I'm not a huge fan of black-eyed peas, but I loved them in this salad.


Ariyan Monir
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover black-eyed peas or black beans.


Big Dubbs
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I'm going to make this salad for my next party.


Gudiya Barnawal
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This salad is a must-try for any fan of black-eyed peas or black beans.


Muhumuza Benard
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so delicious.


Oliur Rahman
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This is the perfect salad for a summer BBQ or potluck.


Samuel Ashworth
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I've added grilled chicken, avocado, and even corn to it before.


Dante Olavi
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It actually tastes even better the next day.


damian kirzoncic
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This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Majestic Fiend
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I'm not usually a fan of black-eyed peas, but I loved them in this salad. The dressing really brings out their flavor.


Brylee
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This salad is packed with flavor and nutrition. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Xrusa Pappa
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I love the combination of black-eyed peas and black beans in this salad. It's so unique and delicious.


Josh Lloyd
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is so flavorful.


Devin Hopkins
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Sohail Ranjha
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the zesty flavor and the combination of black-eyed peas and black beans.