Rotini Salad Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 8 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 28 minutes
🥗 Recipe Yield: 6 servings
Description:
This Rotini Salad recipe is a potluck favorite, featuring a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The secret ingredient? Vinegar-soaked kidney beans, adding a tangy zip to every bite. Best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld, it’s a refreshing addition to any gathering.
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans
- Vinegar (for soaking)
- 1 package (16 ounces) rotini pasta
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) French style green beans
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
Instructions:
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Prepare Kidney Beans:
- Drain the kidney beans and place them in a small bowl.
- Cover the beans with vinegar and let them soak for 1 hour. Then, drain them thoroughly.
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Cook Rotini:
- Cook the rotini according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.
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Mix Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the soaked kidney beans, cooked rotini pasta, French style green beans, diced green pepper, and finely chopped onion.
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Prepare Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing together the half-and-half, sugar, and prepared mustard until well combined.
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Combine and Chill:
- Pour the prepared dressing over the rotini mixture, mixing lightly to coat everything evenly.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 470.8
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8g
- Cholesterol: 54.3mg
- Sodium: 759.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 76.4g
- Fiber: 9.6g
- Sugar: 25.4g
- Protein: 17g
Recipe Notes:
- For added crunch, consider tossing in some toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs for an extra burst of freshness.
- Serve alongside grilled meats or as a standalone dish for a satisfying meal. Enjoy the tangy goodness of this Rotini Salad at your next potluck or gathering!
