Hoppin' John Salad with Molasses Dressing

A Southern-inspired salad featuring black-eyed peas, sweet potato, andouille sausage, and okra tossed in a tangy-sweet molasses dressing. This hearty salad combines traditional Hoppin' John ingredients in a fresh, modern presentation.

6 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound frozen black-eyed peas
  • cups yam
  • 2 cups andouille sausage
  • cups frozen sliced okra
  • 1 cup red onion

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Cook black-eyed peas and yam in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain; cool. Place in large bowl. Add andouille, okra, and onion. Add enough dressing to coat and toss.

    15 min

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