Tomato Basil and Bean Pasta Salad
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Makes:
12
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Beans, tomatoes, and basil are mixed with pasta and a tasty vinaigrette to give you a easy and tasty meal. Bring this pasta salad to your next cookout or gathering. Add whatever vegetables you have on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ziti pasta (or bow tie pasta)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 3 tomatoes (large, coarsely chopped)
- 1 cup kidney beans (cooked or canned drained, or try garbanzo beans or black beans)
- 1 mozzarella cheese (1 cup, or provolone cheese, cubed or shredded, optional)
- 1 walnuts (1/2 cup chopped, optional)
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, vinegar, Dijon-style mustard and pepper to make vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, beans, basil and tomatoes. Pour vinaigrette over top and toss together. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
- If desired, add nuts and cheese just before serving, tossing again to combine.
Notes
- Optional ingredients, walnuts and mozzarella, are not included in nutrition analysis and cost estimate.
- Add other fresh chopped vegetables such as cucumbers, peppers, small summer squash, carrots, broccoli or cauliflower.
- Use your favorite salad dressing instead of making your own.
- Use cooked rice or cooked, cut up potatoes in place of pasta.
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