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Tomato Basil and Bean Pasta Salad

Tomato Basil and Bean Pasta Salad

90 Ratings
90 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
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 low-sodium canned drained, or try garbanzo beans or black beans)
  • mozzarella cheese, fat-free (1 cup, or provolone cheese, cubed or shredded, optional)
  • walnuts (1/2 cup chopped, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, and pepper to make vinaigrette.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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Source:

Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes
Connecticut Food Policy Council

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (184g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 214
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 24 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D N/A
Calcium 23 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 143 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 214
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 23 mg
Potassium 143 mg
Sodium 24 mg
Copper 42 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 28 mcg RAE
Vitamin C 7 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces

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I made this with two high school classes, and they actually liked it! These kids eat hot dogs and pizza on a daily basis, so this was definitely a step in the right direction. Used a lot of basil, but the fresh does make it a little yummier even though it's still pretty good with dried basil. Also left out the walnuts and it didn't taste like it was missing anything.
06/24/15
This was good and made a lot. I was out of fresh basil so I used 1/2 Tablespoon of dried basil. I also used rinsed and drained black beans. Served it with fruit pizza - another yummy.
02/02/11
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