Black-Eyed Pea & Pasta Salad

Black-Eyed Pea & Pasta Salad
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4 Reviews
This colorful pasta salad has a lime-jalapeño dressing that is both sweet and spicy.
30 min
Prep Time
3:45
Total Time
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)
Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
 
 
*Substitute any twisted or curly pasta.
**Substitute 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained.

Directions

  1. Combine all dressing ingredients in small jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving time or up to 1 day ahead.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  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.

Recipe Tips

Gemelli means “twins” in Italian. This pasta resembles 2 strands of spaghetti twisted together.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories
130
Cholesterol
5mg
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
5g
Fat
6g
Sodium
320mg
Dietary Fiber
2g

Recipe Comments and Reviews

Rating

Love this recipe.

Posted April 27, 2014 by Marnee K.

Rating

This recipe makes 16 servings.

Posted December 03, 2012 by Cindy

Rating

I haven't tried this recipe but 36 servings, seems like you would only be eating one piece of pasta for that to be accurate

Posted November 19, 2012 by name

Test Kitchen Comment
From: Cindy
This recipe makes 16 servings.
Posted December 03, 2012

Rating

I will definitely try this recipe...

Posted October 28, 2010 by Catrina H.

Rating

Very good and a snap to make:)

Posted October 26, 2010 by Toni C.

Rating

Why would you put up a recipe with ingredients that you no longer make? We can not get Cheddarella anywhere!! Otherwise was very tasty!

Posted October 16, 2010 by Kitty G.

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