Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  10      ounces        pasta shells
  32      ounces        mixed vegetables -- frozen
                        (broccoli -- cauliflower,
                        -- carrots, etc)
   1      medium        white onions -- half-ring sliced
   1      cup           italian salad dressing -- low calorie
  15      ounces        kidney beans -- canned, rinsed and
                        -- drained
   1      teaspoon      garlic powder
   1      teaspoon      cajun seasoning

Preparation:

Cook pasta shells according to directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Pourboiling water over mixed vegetables. Drain and rinse in cold water. Combine kidney beans, dressing, spices and chopped onion together. Add vegetables; mix. Add pasta mix well. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.