Black-eyed Pea Pasta Salad

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Serves 6

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

Directions

 * 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.