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Tomato Basil and Bean Pasta Salad

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Tomato Basil and Bean Pasta Salad.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 12

Total time: 85 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 large tomatoes
  • 1 cup kidney beans
  • mozzarella cheese, fat-free
  • walnuts

Instructions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, and pepper to make vinaigrette.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, beans, basil, and tomatoes. Pour vinaigrette over top and toss together. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  5. If desired, add nuts and cheese just before serving, tossing again to combine.

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1/2 cup (184g)
calories218 calories
protein8g
carbohydrate38g
fat4g
saturated Fat1g
fiber4g
sugar2g
sodium59mg
cholesterol0mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

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Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.

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