Ingredients

  • Vegetable Mixture
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans canned corn niblets
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup diced white onion
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon minced seedless jalapeno pepper
  • Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  • Open the black eyed peas and pour into a colander in the sink.
  • Rinse with cold water until free from brine.
  • Leave in colander to completely dry.
  • Place remaining vegetables and herbs in a mixing bowl.
  • Add black eyed peas and corn and mix gently.
  • To Make Dressing: Combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl and whip until the honey is well blended with all the other ingredients.
  • Pour dressing over mixture and stir with a rubber spatula.
  • Store salsa in a covered container.
  • Refrigerate and serve chilled.
  • Can be prepared 1 day in advance.