Tomato Basil and Bean Pasta Salad - KNEP - Kentucky Nutrition Education Program

Ingredients

• 1 pound tricolor spiral pasta
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup cooked (or canned, drained, and rinsed) kidney beans (or try garbanzo beans or black beans)
• 1 cup mozzarella or provolone cheese, cubed or shredded (optional)
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)