SWEET SUNSHINE Pasta Salad
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Course : Pasta Salads
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8      ounces        pasta -- spiral-uncooked
   1      ounce         peas and carrots, frozen
  20      ounces        pineapple chunks in juice -- drained, reserved
   2      cups          black beans, cooked -- rinsed and drained
   1      cup           red bell pepper -- sliced thin.then 3rd
     1/2  cup           green onions -- thinly sliced
   2                    oranges,large -- peeled & sectioned
                         -- cut into 3 pieces
     1/2  cup           orange juice
                        wine vinegar
   2      teaspoons     honey
   2      teaspoons     dried basil
   1      teaspoon      orange peel
     1/2  teaspoon      garlic powder
     1/8  teaspoon      salt and pepper, each
 

Preparation:

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 cool 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. Chil thoroughly, preferably overnight. Mix several times while chilling.