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    • Tomato Basil and Bean Pasta Salad

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    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 pasta (ziti, bow tie or other shaped pasta)
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
    • 1/4 cup vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
    • 3 large tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)
    • 1 cup kidney beans (cooked or low-sodium canned drained, or try garbanzo beans or black beans)
    • mozzarella cheese, fat-free (cubed or shredded cheese optional)
    • walnuts (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.