southern pasta salad with black-eyed peas

Morton, MS
Updated on Aug 30, 2011

This isn't any ordinary picnic pasta salad. Coffee and molasses add rich notes to the tangy dressing. Recipe from: Eating Well.com

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield Six - 1-1/3 cups each

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 8 ounces small elbows or other small pasta shape
  • 8 ounces swiss chard (not the red variety), washed and cut crosswise into thin strips
  • 8 ounces smoked turkey, chopped
  • 2 cans 14-ounce black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet onions, such as vidalia
  • 1/4 cup strong, brewed coffee or tea
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • - salt & freshly ground black pepper,to taste

How To Make southern pasta salad with black-eyed peas

  • Step 1
    Place 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.
  • Step 2
    Cook 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.
  • Step 3
    Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Add to the pasta and chard; toss until well-combined.

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