Really Simple Pasta And Bean Salad Recipe

1 c Small spiral pasta, or bow

Ties, or small shells 1 15-oz can white beans,

Drained, rinsed, and drained Well again 2 Prepared roasted red bell

Peppers, diced (see note) 1/4 c Low-fat mayonnaise

3 tb Sun-dried tomato or basil

Pesto 1 1/2 tb White wine vinegar or lemon

Juice 1/8 ts Salt

Freshly ground black pepper To taste Optional: 1/4 c Minced parsley

1. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the pasta and cook according to

package directions. Drain. 2. Combine the pasta with the beans and bell peppers.

3. Combine the mayonnaise, pesto, vinegar or lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Stir into the salad. Stir in the parsley if using and serve. Note: Roasted red bell peppers can be purchased already prepared; major supermarkets often stock them with other condiments.

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