Black-Eyed Pea Salsa / Relish Recipe

Name: Black-Eyed Pea Salsa / Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup olive oil; ⅓ cup white vinegar; 1 teaspoon brown mustard; 2 ½ tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper (fresh is best); 4 stalks celery, finely chopped (leaves and bottom cut off); 3 green onions, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1 jalapeno (optional); cilantro, chopped (to taste); 2 (12 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed; 8 ounces canned white corn, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon brown mustard
2 ½ tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper (fresh is best)
4 stalks celery, finely chopped (leaves and bottom cut off)
3 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 jalapeno (optional)
cilantro, chopped (to taste)
2 (12 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
8 ounces canned white corn, drained and rinsed

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In a large bowl (because this makes a lot!
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), combine oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper.
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Mix until well combined.
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Add celery, green onions, bell pepper, cucumber, jalapeno, and cilantro.
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Mix into dressing until well covered.
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Add the corn and peas (make sure the cans are drained and rinsed).
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Mix well.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, but it tastes better if you let it sit a little longer.
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I will use this as a topping for grilled chicken, or you can eat it like a dip (by serving it with corn-chips).
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I've even added twisty pasta to it and made it into a pasta salad.
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Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup white vinegar, 1 teaspoon brown mustard, 2 ½ tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Black-Eyed Pea Salsa / Relish falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Black-Eyed Pea Salsa / Relish

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