Salsa-ed pasta salad
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 c Red kidney beans soaked
- 1 c Elbow macaroni
- 1 lg Tomato chopped
- 3/4 lg Green bell pepper diced
- 2 ts Basil Salt & black pepper
- 1/3 c Olive oil
- 2 tb Red wine vinegar
- 4 tb Salsa
Instructions:
Parsley chopped Drain the soaked kidney beans. Cover with fresh water bring to a boil. Fast boil for 2 or 3 minutes reduce heat & simmer partially covered for 45 to 60 minutes. (Length of cooking time will depend on the freshness of the beans). Drain & set aside. While the beans are cooking cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain & transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped vegetables along with the cooked kidney beans oil vonegar & herbs. Season with salt & pepper & stir in the salsa. Reduce or increase the amount of salsa according to taste. Mix in the chopped parsley cover & chill until ready to serve. Recipe by Mark Satterly



