soup & salads RECIPE

Italian Pasta Bean Salad

Ingredient

• 1 (15.5 oz.) jar or (15.0 oz.) can of 3 Bean Salad, drained
• 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
• 1/2 cup prepared pesto
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3/4 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold running water. In bowl, combine pesto with pasta to coat well. Combine pasta with 3 Bean Salad. Stir in tomatoes and mozzarella, refrigerate. To serve, sprinkle walnuts and cheese over top.

Makes 6 servings