Mixed bean pasta salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat pasta uncooked e.g. shells 3oz
- ¾ cup Mixed beans canned drained rinsed 4.8oz
- ¾ cup Lentils canned drained rinsed 4.7oz
- 2 stalks Celery medium sliced 2.8oz
- 4 oz Cherry tomatoes or mixed colored tomatoes halved 4oz
- 2 oz Roasted red peppers sliced 2oz
- 2½ tbsp Red onion chopped 0.9oz
- 1 cup Arugula 0.7oz
- 2 tbsp Parsley fresh chopped 0.3oz
- 2 tsp Capers drained 0.2oz
- 2½ tbsp Light mayo 1.3oz
- 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar 0.5oz
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard 0.2oz
- ½ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
Steps
- 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.