Black-eyed Pea Pasta Salad

Description

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

• Serves 6

Ingredients

Salad

• 6 oz small shell pasta, cooked and drained
• 15 oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup sliced green onions
• ¾ cup diced, seeded and peeled cucumbers
• ¾ cup diced green bell pepper
• ¾ cup diced seeded tomato
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Dressing

• 3 tbsp canola oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
• ½ tsp seasoned salt

Procedures

1. In a salad bowl, combine cooked pasta, black-eyed peas, green onions, cucumber, green pepper, tomato and jalapeno pepper.
2. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients and shake well.
3. Pour dressing over salad and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.