Hoppin' John Salad with Molasses Dressing

Name: Hoppin' John Salad with Molasses Dressing
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 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

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Hoppin' John Salad with Molasses Dressing

Ingredients

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

Method

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.