Vegetarian Pasta Salad - Ideal Summer Recipe
"Tasty Pasta Salad: Rotini, Veggies, Beans, Feta, Olives, Herbs..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb spiral or penne pasta
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1/2 c uncooked red kidney beans* OR 15 oz can cooked beans - drain & rinse well
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1/2 c uncooked garbanzo beans* OR 15 oz can cooked beans - drain & rinse well
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*If you want to cook your own beans, see the directions below
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2 celery stalks, trimmed & sliced thin on the diagonal
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2 small carrots peeled and sliced thin on the diagonal
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1 cup sliced green beans
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1/2 red or green pepper, sliced in thin strips
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 c minced fresh parsley
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1/2 cup pitted greek or regular olives
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1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, quartered (water pack)
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Lacto-Veg Option: 1/4 - 1/2 c. diced feta cheese
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3 Tbsp olive oil
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3 Tbsp lemon juice
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2 tsp dried basil leaf OR 2 Tbslp fresh minced
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1 tsp dried marjoram leaf OR 1 Tbsp fresh minced
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1 tsp dried thyme leaf OR 1 Tbsp fresh minced
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1 tsp salt or to taste
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1 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
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