Black Eyed Pea Salad

There are so many textures in this salad that it is wonderful. The spicy chili powder and hot pepper sauce make a fantastic dressing. This is one that you are going to enjoy.

Ingredients -

Small Shell Pasta (cooked and drained, 6 ounces)
1 Can Black-Eyed Peas (rinsed and drained, 15 ounces)
1 Cup Sliced Green Onions
3/4 Cup Cucumber (peeled, seeded, diced)
3/4 Cup Green Bell Pepper (diced)
3/4 Cup Tomato (seeded and diced)
1 Small Jalapeno Pepper (seeded and finely chopped)

Dressing:
3 Tablespoons Canola Oil
1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce
1/2 Teaspoon Seasoned Salt

Preparation:

1. Cook Pasta according to the package directions.

2. In a salad bowl, combine black-eyed peas, green onions, green pepper, tomato, cooked pasta, cucumber, and jalapeno pepper.

3. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients and shake well.

4. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to coat.

5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cooking Tip

Money Saving

If you want more product for less money try buying dried black eyed peas and soak and cook them on your own.

Cooking Tip

Green Onions

You can adjust the amount of green onion and chili powder and hot sauce based on how spicy your tasty buds can handle.