Hoppin John Salad

Last week when I was traveling/ speaking with Dr. Diehl, someone brought this recipe for the potluck on Saturday.
The recipe originally came from the book Turn off the Fat Genes by Neal D. Barnard M.D.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked black eyed peas-(1 cup dry) or 1-15 oz. can rinsed and drained.
• 1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice-I used wild rice as I had it in my freezer.
• 1/2 cup finely sliced onion
• 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced, about 1/2 cup-I used 2 large
• 1 tomato-diced
• 2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley.

Combine all the above ingredients in a mixing bowl.

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Vinaigrette:

1. -1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2. 1 tablespoon olive oil
3. 1/4 teaspoon salt
4. 1-2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6. Mix together the vinaigrette ingredients and pour over salad.
7. Toss gently.
8. Chill 1-2 hours before serving.

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When I had it at the potluck, everything was very finely chopped. I prefer larger pieces, as you can see in the picture.

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Enjoy!!!