Ingredients

Salad

3 cups uncooked macaroni

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained

1 red bell pepper, diced

1/2 green bell pepper, diced

1/3 cup red onion, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Dressing

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons oregano

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 fresh garlic cloves, chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

For salad: Boil macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Add cool macaroni to a large bowl, tossing with black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, peppers, red onion, celery and cilantro.

For dressing: Place all dressing ingredients in a lidded jar and shake vigorously until combined.

Toss salad with dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving. Adjust salt to taste.

Category: Potluck Pleasers