Hoppin' John Salad Recipe

Name: Hoppin' John Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 1/2 cups (or more) chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth; 2 cups dried black-eyed peas; 2 bay leaves; 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/4 cups water; 2/3 cup long-grain white rice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup corn oil or olive oil; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 cup chopped red and/or yellow bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; Red lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

6 1/2 cups (or more) chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
2 cups dried black-eyed peas
2 bay leaves
3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 cups water
2/3 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup corn oil or olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup chopped red and/or yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
Red lettuce leaves

1
Combine 6 1/2 cups stock, black-eyed peas, bay leaves, 2 teaspoons thyme and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper in heavy large saucepan.
2
Bring to boil.
3
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.
4
Drain well; discard broth and bay leaves.
5
Transfer black-eyed peas to large bowl.
6
Bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
7
Add rice and salt.
8
Bring to boil.
9
Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
10
Transfer warm rice to bowl with black-eyed peas.
11
Whisk oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne in small bowl.
12
Add dressing to black-eyed pea mixture; toss.
13
Stir in bell pepper and red onion.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Chill at least 45 minutes and up to 6 hours.
16
Arrange lettuce on plates.
17
Spoon salad into lettuce leaves and serve.

1154

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 6 1/2 cups (or more) chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth, 2 cups dried black-eyed peas, 2 bay leaves, 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, 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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