Southwestern Pasta Salad

Name: Southwestern Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) small pasta shells; 2/3 cup cider vinegar; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 6 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives; 3 tablespoons diced pimientos; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

This satisfying salad has a nice blend of textures and flavors. I appreciate its make-ahead convenience when I'm entertaining. —Ann Brown, Bolivar, Missouri

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) small pasta shells
2/3 cup cider vinegar
2 celery ribs, chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
3 tablespoons diced pimientos
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the vinegar and toss to combine.
Stir in the celery, onions, green pepper, peas, corn, olives and pimientos. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 295 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Southwestern Pasta Salad in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2002

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Ruffshse

Jun 19, 2013

was o.k but not one of our favorites.
luvtobakeHeidi

Aug 18, 2012

Very tasty. We used black beans instead of the peas. I might try cubed cheese in it next time.
ladyofgwen

Jan 15, 2010

This is a deliciously different pasta salad. A bit of spice adds zest but is not overwhelming. Easy to prepare ahead as well!