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Pasta and Bean Salad

A hearty salad that's great as a side or main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigerate 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound tri-colored rotini, cooked according to the package directions
  • 1 15 1/2 oz. can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 1/2 oz. can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 1/2 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 14 1/2 oz. can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Equipment

  • Large bowl

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
    1 pound tri-colored rotini, cooked according to the package directions, 1 15 1/2 oz. can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, 1 15 1/2 oz. can great northern beans, drained and rinsed, 1 15 1/2 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 14 1/2 oz. can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained, 1 cup carrots, chopped, 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped, 1 cup zesty Italian salad dressing, 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  2. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours or until chilled.

Notes

If you can't find beans in 15 1/2 ounce cans, you can use 15 ounce cans. 

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