* Exported from MasterCook * REALLY SIMPLE PASTA & BEAN SALAD Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Salads Pasta Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 c Small spiral pasta, or bow Ties, or small shells 1 15-oz can white beans, Drained, rinsed, and drained Well again 2 Prepared roasted red bell Peppers, diced (see note) 1/4 c Low-fat mayonnaise 3 tb Sun-dried tomato or basil Pesto 1 1/2 tb White wine vinegar or lemon Juice 1/8 ts Salt Freshly ground black pepper To taste Optional: 1/4 c Minced parsley 1. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain. 2. Combine the pasta with the beans and bell peppers. 3. Combine the mayonnaise, pesto, vinegar or lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir into the salad. Stir in the parsley if using and serve. Note: Roasted red bell peppers can be purchased already prepared; major supermarkets often stock them with other condiments. Data per serving: Calories.....294 Carbohydrates.....37g Monounsaturated fat.....7g Protein......10g Sodium..........931mg Polyunsaturated fat.....3g Fat..........12g Saturated fat......3g Cholesterol...........12mg Submitted By CHERYL On THU, 10 AUG 1995 034824 GMT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -