Black Eye Pea Caviar - Good Luck Salad

By sheilaolim

Aka black-eyed pea "caviar" traditionally served on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day to symbolize prosperity. Serve with greens like cabbage, collards, kale, etc. which represent money and are thought to bring good fortune.

Ingredients

• 15 oz. can organic black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1-1/2 cups chopped, seeded tomatoes
• 1/4 cup scallions, finely sliced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded* and minced
• 2 Tblsp. chopped cilantro or parsley
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 2 Tblsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. each: sea salt, ground cumin
• freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for optimal flavor. Garnish with extra cilantro or parsley if desired.

*Tip: for more "heat," leave the seeds in!