Black-Eyed Pea & Pasta Salad

Name: Black-Eyed Pea & Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: Salad Dressing; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño chile pepper; 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Salad; 8 ounces (2 cups) uncooked dried gemelli pasta *; 1 (15.8-ounce) can black-eyed peas, ** rinsed, drained; 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 cup small grape tomatoes; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Medium Cheddar Cheese Chunk cut into 1/2-inch cubes

This colorful pasta salad has a lime-jalapeño dressing that is both sweet and spicy.

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30 min

Prep Time

03 hrs 45 min

Total Time

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Ingredients

Salad Dressing

¹/₄ cup olive oil

¹/₄ cup freshly squeezed lime juice

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño chile pepper

1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

¹/₄ teaspoon pepper

Salad

8 ounces (2 cups) uncooked dried gemelli pasta

1 (15.8-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained

1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

1 cup small grape tomatoes

¹/₂ cup sliced green onions

4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Medium Cheddar Cheese Chunk, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

*Substitute any twisted or curly pasta. **Substitute 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained.

How to make

STEP 1

Combine all dressing ingredients in small jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving time or up to 1 day ahead.
STEP 2

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain.
STEP 3

Combine cooked pasta and all remaining salad ingredients in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 3-4 hours before serving to blend flavors.

Tip #1

Gemelli means “twins” in Italian. This pasta resembles two strands of spaghetti twisted together.

130 Calories

6 Fat (g)

5 Cholesterol (mg)

320 Sodium (mg)

15 Carbohydrates (g)

2 Dietary Fiber

5 Protein (g)

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