Title: Really Simple Pasta and Bean Salad
Categories: Salad Pasta Bean
Yield: 4 Servings

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

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