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White bowl filled with southwestern black-eyed pea and corn salad with a white serving serving bowl in the background.
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Southwestern Black-Eyed Pea and Corn Salad

Course Side Dish
Keyword Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Black-Eyed Peas, Cilantro, Corn, Corn Salad, Cumin, Gluten Free, Onion, Red Onion, Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vinegar
Dietary Need Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 86kcal
Author Chef Roland Ulber

Equipment

  • Colander
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 Bell Pepper Medium
  • 1 Red Onion Small
  • 2 cans Black-Eyed Peas 15½-ounce cans
  • 1 can Corn 15½-ounce can, no salt added
  • 3 Tablespoons Canola Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Optional; fresh leaves

Instructions

  • Rinse and dice bell pepper, removing core and seeds. Peel, rinse, and dice onion.
  • If using, rinse and chop cilantro leaves.
  • In a colander, drain and rinse black-eyed peas and corn.
  • In a large bowl, add pepper, onion, peas, corn, cilantro (if using), and remaining ingredients. Mix well.

Notes

  • Dried black-eyed peas may be cheaper than canned. If using dried, cook according to package directions until peas are soft but not mushy. Drain, rinse, and add 3 cups cooked peas to salad. Use leftovers in other recipes later in
    the week.
  • Try chilling the salad. Serve it over cooked spinach or kale.
  • Use any type of vinegar you have on hand. Try balsamic, cider, or red or white wine vinegar.
  • Use black beans in place of black-eyed peas if you like.
  • When corn is in season, use fresh in place of canned. Cook 4 medium ears corn. Remove kernels from cob with a knife. Add to salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 484IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg