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Mixed bean pasta salad

Servings: 2
Calories: 375kcal

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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

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