Black-eyed peas: These beans, a type of field pea, are the heart of the dish and believed to bring luck and prosperity. Dried ...

Whip up a bowl of this light and refreshing salad in about five minutes flat. Bonus: It might bring you luck in the new year.

The hearty, healthy combination of black-eyed peas and greens is good and good for you for New Year's Day and throughout the winter months.