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Minestrone Salad

By Linda Larsen, About.com

Use your favorite canned beans in this simple main dish salad recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz. pkg. medium pasta shells
  • 1 cup Italian vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced zucchini
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained

Preparation:

Cook pasta as directed on package and drain well. Combine with remaining ingredients in a large bowl and toss to blend. Serve warm or chill in fridge for 2 hours before serving. 6 servings
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