[recipe*] Rasta-Pasta and Bean Salad ~ vegan

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This is a salad recipe I just love.

It tastes even better the next day or the longer

the flavors are allowed to blend.

 

Rasta-Pasta and Bean Salad

 

2 cups small shell pasta, cooked and drained

1 15 1/2 can black-eyed pea beans, drained

1 15 1/2 oz. can black beans, drained

1 15 1/2 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained

1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

3 green onions, chopped

1 cup cilantro, chopped

 

Dressing:

3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

3/4 cup olive oil

2 Tbs. minced cloves garlic

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. paprika [i used a smokey paprika]

1 Tbs. poppy seeds

1 Tbs. sesame seeds

2 tsp. celery seed

salt and pepper to taste

 

 

In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients. 

Mix together all the dressing ingredients in another bowl.

Pour over salad and toss to evenly coat. 

Cover and refrigerate several hours. 

 

~ PT ~

 

" I walk in and out of many worlds. "

~ Joy Harjo, CREEK/CHEROKEE