contadina® insalata minestrone

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 ounces dry rotini pasta
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can contadina® petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup diced zucchini
• 3/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 3/4 cup diced carrot
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• dressing:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red vinegar
• 2 tablespoons contadina® tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• cook pasta according to package directions. drain and rinse with cold water.
• combine pasta and remaining salad ingredients, except parmesan cheese, in a large serving bowl.
• whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl. pour over salad and mix well. refrigerate at least 10 minutes for flavors to blend before serving. serve with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.