Hoppin' John Salad

Can`t believe no one has rated this recipe. Tried it on friends tonight. We all thought it very good. I plan to use it for our Christmas buffet party.

I made this for a work party and received rave reviews fot this very easy and healthy receipe. I chopped a whole head of cilantro and added it instead of a few teaspoons of parsly and I did not add the bacon. For tonight's dinner I will add the bacon and serve with corn bread and red wine. A fast and easy Fathers Day meal!

I have sent this recipe to so many friends after trying it for themselves. I substitute two cans of black beans instead of all black-eyed peas. I add a cup of cooked quinoa or barley, add more garlic to taste, ditch the bacon to keep it healthy and am generous with the cumin as we love that smoky flavor. And depending on the size of the hot peppers, I add a third jalapeno. This is a good side dish or an appetizer if you put the scoop -type chips out next to the bowl.