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Creamy Pasta-Bean Salad

Name: Creamy Pasta-Bean Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) uncooked rotini; 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) halved cherry tomatoes; 1/2 medium green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise or salad dressing; 1/4 cup (50 mL) shredded or grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh or 3/4 tsp (3 mL) dried basil; 1 tbsp (15 mL) cider vinegar; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

Prep 25 min
Total 25 min
Servings 4

Enjoy this creamy pasta salad made with beans and coated with tasty dressing - perfect for a hearty dinner.

February 8, 2011

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) uncooked rotini
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 medium green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup (50 mL) shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh or 3/4 tsp (3 mL) dried basil
1 tbsp (15 mL) cider vinegar
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

Steps

1

Cook rotini as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
2

Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine dressing ingredients; blend well.
3

Add cooked pasta and all remaining salad ingredients to dressing; stir gently to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.