Hot Hoppin' John Salad Recipe

Name: Hot Hoppin' John Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup ham coarsely chopped; 1 cup onions chopped, divided; 2 each garlic cloves minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 cups rice, cooked hot (cooked in chicken broth); 16 ounces black-eyed peas canned, rinsed and drained; 1 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper cracked; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 slices bacon; 4 cups cabbage very finely shedded

Servings: persons

1 cup ham coarsely chopped
1 cup onions chopped, divided
2 each garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups rice, cooked hot (cooked in chicken broth)
16 ounces black-eyed peas canned, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper cracked
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 slices bacon
4 cups cabbage very finely shedded

1
Cook ham, 1/2 cup onion, and garlic in oil until lightly browned.
2
Stir in rice, peas, hot sauce, pepper and salt.
3
Cook until thoroughly heated.
4
Place bacon in large skillet; cook until crisp; set aside.
5
Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings.
6
Add cabbage and remaining onion; stir-fry until tender-crisp.
7
Spoon onto large platter.
8
Ladle rice mixture into center of cabbage; crumble bacon over top of salad.
9
Serve hot or at room temperature.

903

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup ham coarsely chopped, 1 cup onions chopped, divided, 2 each garlic cloves minced, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Hot 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.

Hot Hoppin' John Salad

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