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How to Make Zesty Hoppin John Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and nutritious salad recipe that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Zesty Hoppin John Salad! This recipe takes a classic Southern dish and gives it a refreshing twist by turning it into a wholesome and satisfying salad. Packed with flavor and nutrients, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or as a tasty meal for yourself.

Hoppin John is a traditional Southern dish made with black-eyed peas, rice, and smoked pork. It's typical...

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Ingredients

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
  • 8 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 10 roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 2 tomatillos, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste (Optional)
  • 4 leaves romaine lettuce, or as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine black-eyed peas, celery, roma tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and tomatillos in a salad bowl. Gently stir lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, cilantro, and red pepper flakes into the salad. Chill before serving; serve over romaine lettuce leaves.

    • Nutrition

    233 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 512mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 90mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 761mg

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    Salad recipes
    Southern recipes
    Side recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Bean recipes