Creamy Pasta-Bean Salad

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

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

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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.