How to Make Avocado and Black Eyed Pea Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Avocado and black-eyed pea salsa is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or as a healthy snack. This recipe combines the creaminess of ripe avocados with the nuttiness of black-eyed peas, along with the freshness of tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. The combination of flavors and textures in this salsa is simply irresistible, making it a crowd-pleaser at any event.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe but firm avocados, diced
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
  • 1 (11 ounce) can shoepeg corn, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Lightly mix together avocados, green onion, cilantro, tomatoes, corn, and black-eyed peas in a salad bowl until well combined.
  • Whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, cumin, and minced garlic in a bowl, and pour over the salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and lightly toss the salad again. Chill for 1 hour before serving, to blend the flavors.
  • Nutrition

    154 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 184mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 289mg