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Mixed bean pasta salad
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| Prep | 5 min | |
| Cook | 10 min |
- Whole wheat pasta, uncooked, 1 cup(s), e.g. shells
- Mixed beans, canned, drained, ¾ cup(s), rinsed
- Lentils, canned, drained, ¾ cup(s), rinsed
- Celery, 2 stalk(s), medium, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes, 4 oz, or mixed colored tomatoes, halved
- Roasted red peppers, 2 oz, sliced
- Red onion, chopped, 2½ tbsp(s)
- Arugula, 1 cup(s)
- Parsley, fresh, 2 tbsp(s), chopped
- Capers, 2 tsp(s), drained
- Light mayo, 2½ tbsp(s)
- Red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp(s)
- Dijon mustard, 1 tsp(s)
- Crushed red pepper flakes, ½ tsp(s)
Method
Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling, lightly salted water until al dente. Drain and refresh in cold water. Transfer to a bowl.
Add the mixed beans, lentils, celery, cherry tomatoes, roasted red pepper, onion, arugula, parsley and capers. Season with black pepper, toss gently to combine.
For the dressing, combine mayo, 1 tablespoon of cold water, red wine vinegar, mustard and red pepper flakes in a small jar. Secure the lid and shake well to combine. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine.
Nutrition facts per serving
Makes 2 servings
Food Groups
|
V
|
1.3 |
|
F
|
0 |
|
C
|
2.2 |
|
PD
|
1.2 |
|
Ft
|
1 |
|
S
|
0 |
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 375 |
| Total Fat | 6.4 g |
| - Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 867 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.6 g |
| - Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g |
| - Total Sugars | 7.8 g |
| -- Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 16.8 g |
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