Minestrone-Style Pasta Salad
- Source
- Kraft recipe card
- Serves
- 6
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 3 hr 15 min total (includes chilling)
Ingredients
- 1 cup wagon wheel or rotini pasta, cooked, drained
- 1 can (19 oz.) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 3 medium tomatoes, halved, seeded and chopped
- 2 medium green peppers, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup KRAFT VIVA Italian Dressing
- 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Steps
- MIX pasta, beans, tomatoes, peppers and onions in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover.
- REFRIGERATE several hours or overnight.
- SPRINKLE with cheese just before serving; mix lightly.
Notes
Kraft Kitchens Tip: If pasta is used in a salad, rinse it under cold water immediately after cooking to prevent the pieces from sticking together. Drain well.