Best 9 Hoppin Johns Southern Potato Salad Recipes

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Hoppin' Johns Southern Potato Salad is a classic dish that combines the robust flavors of black-eyed peas, bacon, and celery with the creamy comfort of potato salad. This hearty and flavorful salad is a staple at many soul food gatherings and is a popular side dish for picnics, potlucks, and cookouts. With its colorful presentation and delicious taste, Hoppin' Johns Southern Potato Salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HOPPIN' JOHN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

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.

VEGAN HOPPIN' JOHN



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I combined a few recipes that I found on Google for this vegan black-eyed pea dish. The result was wonderful! Garnishes: sliced green onions, shredded soy cheese, and hot pepper sauce.

Provided by RachelRayfan13

Time 2h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
3 cups water
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
½ cup long-grain brown rice
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
¾ cup diced celery
¾ cup diced yellow bell pepper
¾ cup diced red bell pepper
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and beans to a boil in a large pot. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
  • Place black-eyed peas, water, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 40 minutes. Add rice, cover, and simmer until the black-eyed peas and rice are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add celery, bell peppers, and jalapeno; saute for an additional 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes more.
  • When the black-eyed peas are tender, add the sauteed vegetable mixture, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, and stir well to combine. Cover and set aside to allow the flavors to blend, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 408.4 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

HOPPIN' JOHN SALAD WITH MOLASSES DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Vegetable     Side     Picnic     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     New Year's Day     Backyard BBQ     New Year's Eve     Sausage     Pea     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

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.

SOUTHERN HOPPIN' JOHN



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This is a quick and easy side dish that will become a favorite of your family.-Anne Creech, Kinston, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small green or sweet red pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute pepper, celery and onions in drippings until almost tender. Add rice, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add peas and bacon; simmer 10 minutes longer. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

HOPPIN' JOHN'S SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD



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Along with burgers and hot dogs, a good potato salad is a quintessential part of a cookout, and this one is a classic. It's dressed with mayonnaise, mustard and juice from the sweet pickle jar and incorporates fresh herbs for taste and greenery.

Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds boiling potatoes or new potatoes, scrubbed and unpeeled
1 1/2 cups minced celery
1 cup scallions, cut in thin slices, including some of the green
3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 heaping tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 cup sweet pickles, diced with some juice from the jar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, like parsley and chives
Paprika to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 583 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ZESTY HOPPIN JOHN SALAD



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I created this salad version of Hoppin John by combining a number of ingredients from other Hoppin John recipes and adding cilantro, tomatillos, and lemon juice for a zesty flavor. The salad is just as good without red pepper for those with discerning palates. Also as an alternative, a favorite hot sauce can be substituted for the red pepper with each individual serving. I like to add a dash of Louisiana-style cayenne pepper sauce to mine.

Provided by Mike

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
8 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
10 roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tomatillos, cut into 1/4-inch dice
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
4 leaves romaine lettuce, or as needed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 511.7 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

HOPPIN' JOHN SALAD



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Provided by Cheryl Alters Jamison

Categories     Salad     Bean     Rice     Vegetable     Picnic     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

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



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Southern Living recipe for Hoppin' John Salad from November 2001. I can't believe that this wasn't already on the Zaar, it's delicious & one of my favorites for summertime. The 4 hours "cooking" time is the chilling time.

Provided by Chez Arnow

Categories     Peppers

Time 4h10m

Yield 7 cups, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 celery ribs
1 yellow bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1/2 medium onion
4 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed & drained
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.1, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 686, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 8.2

HOPPIN' JOHN SALAD



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A simple and favorite Southern summertime treat! Many believe that black-eyed peas, also called cowpeas, bring good luck when served on New Year's Day.

Provided by Porfavorcorona

Categories     Rice

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
3 cups cooked white rice
1/4 lb Canadian bacon, cooked, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 9.5, Sodium 500.2, Carbohydrate 78.6, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 25.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as red potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, are best for potato salad because they hold their shape well when cooked.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: Cook the potatoes until they are tender but still firm. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy.
  • Let the potatoes cool: Before adding the dressing, let the potatoes cool slightly so that they don't absorb too much of the dressing.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: Potato salad should be moist, but not soggy. Add the dressing a little at a time and toss the potatoes gently to coat them evenly.
  • Add your favorite ingredients: Potato salad is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Add chopped celery, onions, pickles, hard-boiled eggs, or bacon.

Conclusion:

Southern potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and flavorful add-ins, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a side dish that will please everyone, give Southern potato salad a try.

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