southern pasta salad with black-eyed peas
(2 ratings)
This isn't any ordinary picnic pasta salad. Coffee and molasses add rich notes to the tangy dressing. Recipe from: Eating Well.com
(2 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
Ingredients For southern pasta salad with black-eyed peas
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1 csun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
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8 ozsmall elbows or other small pasta shape
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8 ozswiss chard (not the red variety), washed and cut crosswise into thin strips
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8 ozsmoked turkey, chopped
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2 can14-ounce black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cchopped sweet onions, such as vidalia
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1/4 cstrong, brewed coffee or tea
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2 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil
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2 Tbsplime juice
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2 Tbspcider vinegar
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1-1/2 tspmolasses
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1 tspworcestershire sauce
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1-1/2 tspchili powder
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1/2 tspground cumin
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salt & freshly ground black pepper,to taste
How To Make southern pasta salad with black-eyed peas
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1Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl, cover with boiling water and let stand until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool. Cut into slivers and set aside.
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2Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente, about 5 minutes; add chard during the last minute of cooking. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cool. Press to remove excess water and transfer to a large bowl. Add turkey, black-eyed peas, onions and the reserved tomatoes.
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3Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Add to the pasta and chard; toss until well-combined.
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