Name: Zesty Hoppin John Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed; 8 stalks celery, finely diced; 10 Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and finely diced; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced; 1 red onion, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, finely diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced; 1 orange bell pepper, finely diced; 2 tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste; 4 Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried

A vibrant and refreshing twist on the classic Southern dish, this Zesty Hoppin John Salad bursts with fresh vegetables, bright citrus, and a touch of heat. Perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or a flavorful addition to any potluck.

Follow The Directions

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In a large salad bowl, combine the drained black-eyed peas, diced celery, Roma tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and tomatillos. (5 minutes)

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Step

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, cilantro, and red pepper flakes. (2 minutes)

03

Step

Gently pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Cover the salad bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (30 minutes)

05

Step

Before serving, arrange the romaine lettuce leaves on a platter or individual plates. Spoon the chilled Zesty Hoppin John Salad over the lettuce leaves. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Serve immediately and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, consider grilling the bell peppers before dicing.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness. You can also substitute your favorite hot sauce.
If you don't have romaine lettuce, any crisp lettuce variety will work well.
This salad is even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.

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Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (4)

Noah Bernhard
Jun 18, 2025
I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone asked for the recipe.
Taylor Steuberschuppe
Jun 15, 2025
The perfect salad for a summer day! I added some grilled shrimp to make it a complete meal.
Madisen Heaneyschneider
May 31, 2025
This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of the black-eyed peas with the fresh vegetables and zesty dressing.
Sadye Stokes
May 13, 2025
I'm not usually a fan of black-eyed peas, but this salad changed my mind! It's delicious.

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