PASTA PEA & PEPPER SALAD

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This salad can be served hot or cold! Tastes great either way! Have also made this with can corn on really hot day instead of the peas & I don't even heat the corn--I throw it right in right out of the can into the dressing! Great dish!

Provided by Poker

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup split peas or 1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed
2/3 cup lite Italian salad dressing
8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
1 1/2 cups bell peppers, cubed (any color)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring peas and 2-1/2 cups water to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until peas are just tender.
  • Drain and transfer to large bowl.
  • Stir salad dressing into peas& set aside.
  • Cook noodles according to package; drain.
  • Toss with peas and add your peppers.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 446.1, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 13.9

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