I found the BEST salad to take to a picnic! 3 Bean Pasta Salad Recipe

canned kidney beans

🥗Healthier: cooked dried kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned pinto beans

Canned pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is typically less expensive than olive oil.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh basil

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Cucumber is often cheaper and adds a refreshing crunch.

Cook 2 cups of dry medium-sized pasta shells in boiling salted water for 9 minutes, then drain and let cool.

Cook 350 grams of frozen lima beans until tender, then let them cool.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta and lima beans.

Add 1 can of drained and rinsed kidney beans and 1 can of drained and rinsed garbanzo beans to the bowl.

Cut 4 slices of mozzarella cheese into strips and add to the bowl, mixing gently to combine.

Measure out 1/2 cup of Kraft roasted garlic vinaigrette and add it to the salad.

Add about half a teaspoon of Italian seasoning to the dressing and mix well.

Cover the salad and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.

Before serving, add a drizzle of additional dressing to revive the salad and stir to combine.

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