Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Made with hearty beans, fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes this Mediterranean pasta salad recipe is a complete meal in one bowl!

12 oz. (375 g)	pasta (such as fusilli)
1	small zuccini, cubed
1 can (19 oz/540 ml)	romano beans (drained and rinsed)
2/3 cup (150 ml)	oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
	(drained and sliced)
3/4 cup (175 ml)	fresh basil (thinly sliced)

Dressing:

2/3 cup (150 ml)	extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup (50 ml)	red wine vinegar
1 clove	garlic, minced
1 tsp. (5 ml)	ground cumin
1 tsp. (5 ml)	dried oregano
1/4 tsp. (1 ml)	each, salt & pepper

Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente (tender but firm). Drain and rinse under cold water. Place into a large salad bowl. Add the cubed zuccini, romano beans and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour dressing over top and mix well. Toss with fresh basil just before serving time.

Mediterranean pasta salad may be made the day before your picnic and refrigerated.

Healthy Salad Tip:
Use a whole wheat/whole grain pasta for the extra fiber and nutrients it provides.

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