SWEET SUNSHINE Pasta Salad


Course : Pasta Salads
Serves: 12
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Ingredients:


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 large oranges peeled and sectioned cut into 3 pieces

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 cup wine vinegar

2 teaspoons honey

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon orange peel

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper
 

Preparation / Directions:


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.


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