Contadina® Insalata Minestrone

Ingredients

• 15 ounce beans white rinsed drained canned
• 0.8 cup carrots diced
• 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 1 tablespoon oregano fresh chopped
• 0.5 cup peas frozen thawed
• 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced drained contadina® canned
• 2 tablespoons onion diced red finely
• 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
• 4 ounces rotini pasta dry
• 6 servings salt and pepper black to taste
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste contadina®
• 0.8 cup bell pepper diced yellow
• 0.8 cup zucchini diced

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. Combine pasta and remaining salad ingredients, except Parmesan cheese, in a large serving bowl.
4. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
5. Pour over salad and mix well. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes for flavors to blend before serving.
6. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.