Corn 'n peas pasta salad

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsRotini
1cupPlum tomatoes, chopped & seeded
6eachesGreen onions, thinly sliced
½cupRed bell pepper, chopped
¼cupCilantro, chopped
15ouncesPeas, cooked
15ouncesBlackeyed peas, cooked
11ouncesCorn, cooked
2ouncesOlives, sliced
½cupSalsa
¼cupOil & vinegar dressing
1tablespoonLime juice
1teaspoonSugar
8Lettuce leaves
Cilantro

Directions

DRESSING

GARNISH

Cook pasta till *al dente*. Drain & rinse with cold water.

In large bowl, combine cooked pasta and all remaining salad ingredients; toss lightly. In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients & mix well. Pour over salad & toss lightly to coat. Cover & refrigerate 1 hour.

To serve, line serving platter or bowl with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad over lettuce leaves; top with cilantro.

"Clarion-Ledger Southern Living Cooking School Supplement", September 11, 1994. Posted by Nancy Coleman.