Three Bean And Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipes

THREE BEAN AND BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 3 qts water to boil.
• While bringing water to a boil, set frozen broccoli pkg in microwave to defrost for approximately 6-7 minutes.
• Open, drain, and rinse canned 3 bean salad in colander.
• When water is boiling, add pasta> Boil pasta for 8-9 minutes to al dente.
• As noodles are cooking, prepare the broccoli> Cut stems away from broccoli flowerettes> Cut flowerettes into bite-sized pieces> Use the stem portion as well if you prefer.
• Place broccoli pieces and rinsed/drained bean salad in mixing bowl.
• Once noodles are cooked, remove and strain in colander while running cold water over noodles to stop cooking, and cool down the pasta> With a sharp knife or kitchen scissors cut up pasta slightly (if using long noodles).
• Once cooled and drained place pasta in mixing bowl with bean salad and broccoli.
• In measuring cup pour dressing (s) of choice to 1/2 cup measure> Blend if using multiple dressings>*I use a combination of Newmans Light Balsamic Vineagrette and Kraft Fat Free Caeser Italian.
• Pour dressing over salad and add fresh cracked pepper and salt to your liking>*i use about 1 1/2 tbs of salt to cut the sweetness of the bean salad.
• Mix gently and well> Nice if chilled, but if time does not allow, it can be eaten immediately.
• Some add-in ideas: diced cucumber, tomato, black olives, onion, chicken/ham, sunflower seeds.

THREE-BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, dressing and pepper sauce. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

THREE-BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions. Add green beans and cook 3 minutes more. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a medium bowl, combine mustard, vinegar, honey, and oil. Add pasta mixture, pinto beans, chickpeas, scallions, and celery; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.

THREE BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a large bowl and stir.
• Chill for at least an hour.
• Enjoy!