Best Hoppin John Salad Recipes

HOPPIN' JOHN SALAD

Steps:

• Microwave one 10-ounce package frozen brown rice as the label directs; toss with one 15-ounce can black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed), 2 ounces chopped deli-sliced ham, 3 chopped celery stalks, 4 chopped scallions, 3 tablespoons each olive oil and apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Season with hot sauce.

ZESTY HOPPIN JOHN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine black-eyed peas, celery, roma tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and tomatillos in a salad bowl. Gently stir lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, cilantro, and red pepper flakes into the salad. Chill before serving; serve over romaine lettuce leaves.

HOPPIN' JOHN SALAD WITH MOLASSES DRESSING

Steps:

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

HOPPIN' JOHN SALAD

Steps:

• Dice first 4 ingredients. Combine with next 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Combine vinegars in a small bowl and whisk in the oil in a slow, steady stream. Blend well.
• Add vinegar mixture to bean mixture, tossing to coat.
• Cover and chill 4 hours.
• Before serving, stir in bacon.
• Optional: If desired, garnish with a small additional amount of fresh parsley.

HOPPIN' JOHN'S SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut potatoes in half if large, put in a pot and add enough lightly salted water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, until tender. Drain. Peel if desired, and cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges.
• In a large serving bowl, mix the potato pieces with the celery, scallions and eggs.
• In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, pickle cubes and juice; toss with the potatoes. Season to taste with salt and peppers. Sprinkle with chopped herbs and dust with paprika. Serve slightly chilled.

HOPPIN' JOHN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine 6 1/2 cups stock, black-eyed peas, bay leaves, 2 teaspoons thyme and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until black-eyed peas are tender, adding more stock if necessary to keep peas submerged and stirring occasionally, about 1 1/4 hours. Drain well; discard broth and bay leaves. Transfer black-eyed peas to large bowl.
• Bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add rice and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Transfer warm rice to bowl with black-eyed peas.
• Whisk oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne in small bowl. Add dressing to black-eyed pea mixture; toss. Stir in bell pepper and red onion. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 45 minutes and up to 6 hours.
• Arrange lettuce on plates. Spoon salad into lettuce leaves and serve.

HOPPIN' JOHN SALAD

Steps:

• Place 3 quarts water and black-eyed peas in large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover; reduce heat to medium-low, simmer 1 hour or until peas are tender.
• Rinse with cool water; drain.
• Cool peas.
• Combine peas, rice, bacon, onion and celery in large bowl.
• Combine vinegar, oil, garlic, hot sauce and salt in small bowl until well blended.
• Drizzle over pea mixture; toss to coat.
• Cover; refrigerate 2 hours.
• Garnish as desired.