Hoppin' John Salad Recipe

Name: Hoppin' John Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 cup converted rice, uncooked; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 clove); 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 (15.8-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery (about 1 large rib); 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (about 2 large); 3 (1-ounce) slices lean ham, cut into thin strips; Green leaf lettuce

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 cup converted rice, uncooked
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 clove)
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 (15.8-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped celery (about 1 large rib)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (about 2 large)
3 (1-ounce) slices lean ham, cut into thin strips
Green leaf lettuce

1
Place 2 1/4 cups broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Add rice, stirring well. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
2
While rice cooks, combine remaining 1/4 cup broth, vinegar, and next 5 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
3
Combine rice, peas, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Add vinegar mixture, stirring gently to combine. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
4
Spoon rice mixture onto a lettuce-lined serving plate.
5
Hoppin' John is a Southern favorite most often served warm as a main dish. This chilled version, flavored with a vinaigrette, makes a handy make-ahead main-dish salad. If you have leftover rice, use 3 cups in this recipe.

600

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth, divided, 1 cup converted rice, uncooked, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning, and more.

Yes, Hoppin' John Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Hoppin' John Salad

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