Fiesta Salad with Pinto Beans
Yield
4-6 servings, 10 cups
Time
20 minutes to assemble
If you love bean and rice combinations, this recipe will be a favorite! A hearty salad that’s extremely easy to prepare, yet light and refreshing
INGREDIENTS
1/2-16 oz box (8 oz) Notta Pasta Linguine
6 large plum tomatoes, (about 2 cups)
1 bunch scallions
2 avocados
Juice of one lemon
1 cup Italian dressing (zesty type), divided
2-15 oz cans pinto beans, drained
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Salt and fresh cracked pepper
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro or basil
DIRECTIONS
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil while preparing vegetables for salad.
- Dice plum tomatoes to match size of bean and slice scallions into thin rounds.
- Peel and dice avocados and place in small bowl. Toss with lemon juice until well coated.
- Boil Notta Pasta according to directions on box. Drain and rinse quickly. Toss in a large bowl with ½ cup of the Italian dressing.
- Add beans, tomatoes, scallions, avocados, cheese and remaining dressing. Mix and let stand for 15 minutes to absorb flavor.
- Salt and pepper to taste and add chopped cilantro or basil. Serve.
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