Zesty Hoppin John Salad
"I created this salad version of Hoppin John by combining a number of ingredients from other Hoppin John recipes and adding cilantro, tomatillos, and lemon juice for a zesty flavor. The salad is just as good without red pepper for those with discerning palates. Also as an alternative, a favorite hot sauce can be substituted for the red pepper with each individual serving. I like to add a dash of Louisiana-style cayenne pepper sauce to mine."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Orange Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Plum | 1 medium (66g) | 30 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Romaine Lettuce | 1 cup shredded (36g) | 5 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Black-Eyed Pea | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
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
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce, or as needed (optional)