Fiesta Salad with Pinto Beans

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Fiesta Salad with Pinto Beans

If you love bean and rice combinations, this recipe will be a favorite! A hearty salad that’s extremely easy to prepare, yet light and refreshing

Yield

4-6 servings, 10 cups

Time

20 minutes to assemble

Ingredients
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil while preparing vegetables for salad.
2. Dice plum tomatoes to match size of bean and slice scallions into thin rounds.
3. Peel and dice avocados and place in small bowl. Toss with lemon juice until well coated.
4. Boil Notta Pasta according to directions on box. Drain and rinse quickly. Toss in a large bowl with ½ cup of the Italian dressing.
5. Add beans, tomatoes, scallions, avocados, cheese and remaining dressing. Mix and let stand for 15 minutes to absorb flavor.
6. Salt and pepper to taste and add chopped cilantro or basil. Serve.