This serves 4 as a side to the fish tacos but if you would like to set it out as a party appetizer, I would double it!
1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas, well-rinsed and drained
3/4 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for mild, left in for heat)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of zested lime
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
In a large bowl, add the black-eyed peas, pineapple, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Zest the lime directly over the bowl, then add lime juice, olive oil, and kosher salt.
Stir carefully to keep the peas intact.
Let it sit for 10–15 minutes, then taste and adjust salt, lime, or heat.