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Hoppin' John Salad with Molasses Dressing

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Hoppin' John Salad with Molasses DressingBrian Leatart

It is said that eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day will bring good luck. Here's a fresh take on the southern dish traditionally made with salt pork (we've subbed in andouille sausage) and served over rice.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (1-pound) bag frozen black-eyed peas
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled yam (red-skinned sweet potato)
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes andouille sausage (about 12 ounces)
1 1/2 cups frozen sliced okra, thawed, patted dry
1 cup chopped red onion

Preparation

  1. Step 1

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

    Step 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.

Nutrition Per Serving

One serving contains the following: 420.51 Calories (kcal)
51.1% Calories from Fat
23.87 (g) Fat
7.25 (g) Saturated Fat
37.42 (mg) Cholesterol
35.50 (g) Carbohydrates
5.33 (g) Dietary Fiber
10.70 (g) Total Sugars
30.17 (g) Net Carbs
17.00 (g) Protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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