Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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. |