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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Fresh NC Black-eyed Pea Salsa

Another great way to enjoy black-eyed peas.  This is a colorful dish that is full of flavor and great for a party. I recommend 2 jalapenos but I like my food a little spicy.

Servings: 8
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 15 minutes plus 30 minutes in refrigerator
Meal Type: Appetizer
NC Ingredients: Black-eyed peas, tomatoes, pepper, jalapeno

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Ingredients

3
cups fresh black-eyed peas, cooked and drained
4
Roma tomatoes or 2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
2
avocados, chopped
1
small yellow pepper, diced
1/2
purple onion (3/4 cup), diced
3/4
cup Zesty Italian dressing
1
Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2
tsp. salt
1
jalapeno, seeded and diced

Directions

Combine all ingredients and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.  Serve dip with chips.

 
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Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.