Black-eyed Pea Pasta Salad

Serves 6

Ingredients

 * Salad
 * 6 oz. small shell pasta, cooked and drained
 * 15 oz. can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
 * 1 c. sliced green onions
 * 3/4 c. diced, seeded and peeled cucumbers
 * 3/4 c. diced green bell pepper
 * 3/4 c. diced seeded tomato
 * 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped


 * Dressing
 * 3 Tbsp. canola oil
 * 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
 * 1 t. sugar
 * 1 t. dried basil
 * 1 t. chili powder
 * 1 t. hot pepper sauce
 * 1/2 t. seasoned salt

Directions

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

Contributed by

 * Catsrecipes Y-Group