Corn And Black Eyed Pea Salad Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful Corn and Black Eyed Pea Salsa Salad is a fiesta in your mouth! A refreshing twist on traditional salsa, this colorful side dish bursts with sweet corn, earthy black-eyed peas, crisp green bell peppers, and zesty red onions, all tossed in a chunky salsa dressing. It's incredibly easy to make, tastes remarkably similar to your favorite black bean and corn salsas, and is perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or a light summer meal. Plus, it freezes beautifully – just drain any excess liquid after thawing. Get ready for a taste of sunshine!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 255 mins
Calories 117.5 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Corn And Black Eyed Pea Salad

  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa

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How to Make Corn And Black Eyed Pea Salad

  1. Combine 2 cups of corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned), 1 (15-ounce) can of black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed), 1 cup diced green bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro in a large bowl.
  2. Pour 1 (16-ounce) jar of your favorite chunky salsa over the vegetable mixture.
  3. Gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the salsa.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. Give it a good stir before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g