This easy Black-Eyed Pea Salsa is a colorful and delicious appetizer that can easily be prepared ahead of time.

This is a good base recipe and is easily adjustable to your own personal taste. It’s a perfect appetizer any time of the year, but I especially love it for New Year’s (got to have those black-eyed peas for prosperity, right?!).

Ways to Customize Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

There are so many ways to adapt this recipe to your personal preference! Substitute or add the following (be sure to adjust dressing amount if adding ingredients):

Canned sweet corn (drained)
Chopped avocado (be sure to add just before serving so it doesn’t brown)
Canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
Use red onion and/or green onions instead of yellow onion

Other names I’ve heard this recipe called are Cowboy Caviar and Texas Caviar but I’ve always thought of it as a salsa. Whatever you choose to call it, it’s refreshingly delicious!

How Far In Advance Can I Make This?

This recipe is best when served within 24 hours (store in an airtight container in the refrigerator).

Enjoy!

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Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

Author: Amy @ The Blond Cook
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Approximately 7 cups 1x

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Description

An easy, colorful and delicious appetizer that can easily be made in advance.

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Ingredients

For the Salsa:

2 (15.8-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained well
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cups seeded and diced Roma tomatoes
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro

For the Dressing/Vinaigrette:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

Combine black-eyed peas, jalapeno, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes and cilantro in a large bowl by gently stirring.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar in a small bowl. Drizzle over black-eyed pea mixture and stir gently to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste (if desired).