Recipe By : Bobbie Hinman, The Meatless Gourmet
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories : Salads Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 oz Spiral pasta -- uncooked
1 oz Frozen peas and carrots
20 oz Pineapple chunks in juice --
- drained, juice reserved
2 c Cooked black beans -- rinsed,
- drained
1 c Red bell pepper -- sliced thin,
- then cut in 3rds
1/2 c Green onions -- thinly sliced
2 lg Oranges -- peeled, sectioned,
- cut into 3 pieces
1/2 c Orange juice
Wine vinegar
2 ts Honey
2 ts Dried basil
1 ts Orange peel
1/2 ts Garlic powder
1/8 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper
Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking
time. Place peas and carrots in a colander. When pasta is done, pour
into the colander over peas and carrots. The hot water will cook the
vegetables slightly. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add pineapple,
beans, bell pepper, onions, and orange sections. Toss to combine.
Combine 1/2 cup of pineapple juice and remaining ingredients. Mix
well. Pour over pasta mixture. Mix gently until well combined.
Chill thoroughly, preferably overnight. Mix several times while
chilling.
Notes:
Eat it up in the next couple of days. It doesn't keep so well.
