Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice bell peppers, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice green onions and banana peppers.
Set aside.
Make the Buttermilk Vinaigrette
In a bowl or jar, whisk together buttermilk and olive oil.
Stir in fine herbs.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and banana peppers.
Dress the Salad
Pour buttermilk vinaigrette over the pasta mixture.
Toss until evenly coated.
Chill & Serve
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve cold and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
This Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Vinaigrette is quick, fresh, and full of flavor. Toss it together in minutes for an easy side dish everyone will love.
An original recipe created for Recipe for Success by our Resident Chef of the Month, Chef Jess Timmons.
Combine black-eyed peas, sweet & hot peppers, cucumber, red onion, green onion, tomatoes, half of the parsley, and fonio/quinoa in a large bowl. Gently toss.
Combine oil, vinegar, tahini, garlic, honey, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk well and add water to thin if needed. Taste and add more honey if needed.
Pour vinaigrette over black-eyed pea mixture and stir well. Taste and add more salt or pepper, if needed. Refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to meld. Garnish with remaining parsley just before serving.
