Zesty Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

6 cups

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022
"Whenever there's a family gathering, my sister-in-law brings this zesty bean dip, and it's a big hit," report Pamela Smith of Flushing, New York. "Since it keeps well in the refrigerator, it's great to have on hand for unexpected guests."

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (7 ounces) white or shoepeg corn, drained
  • 1-1/3 cups mild salsa
  • 1 cup medium salsa
  • 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Tortilla chips

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 49 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.