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Weight Watchers Hoppin' John Salad with Quinoa

Ring in your New Year with this easy, healthy, delicious Hoppin John Salad with Quinoa, a modern interpretation of a southern tradition.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free hoppin john, gluten-free quinoa salad, ww hoppin john
Servings: 6
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (about 15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 pound lean ham, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced

Instructions

  • Combine the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat, cover the pot and simmer, covered, until most of the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain and then scrape the quinoa into a large bowl and let it cool slightly.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, oil and salt. Pour mixture over the quinoa and toss to coat.
  • Add the black-eyed peas, ham, bell peppers, scallions, cilantro and jalapeno. Toss to combine.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Serving size: 1/6th recipe
WW Points: 4
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5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Quick and easy to prepare, this colorful, flavorful side dish calls for canned black-eyed peas so it can be assembled in less than 30 minutes.
No Quinoa? No quinoa or not a fan? You could always substitute the same amount of rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6th recipe | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9.5g | Fat: 5.3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg