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 cup frozen sliced okra, thawed, patted dry; 1 cup chopped red onion

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This riff on the Southern classic Hoppin' John combines rice and pork with frozen—not dried and definitely not canned—black-eyed peas. Word on the street is, it brings good luck to all who cook it on New Year's Day. Even if that's not true, why risk it?

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