Contadina® Insalata Minestrone

Contadina® Insalata Minestrone

The flavors and ingredients from the popular soup were cleverly translated to make this delicious pasta salad–voted as a finalist in the recent Contadina® recipe contest.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Contadina® Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces dry rotini pasta
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Contadina® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¾ cup diced zucchini
  • ¾ cup diced yellow bell pepper
  • ¾ cup diced carrot
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 2
Combine pasta and remaining salad ingredients, except Parmesan cheese, in a large serving bowl.

Step 3
Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over salad and mix well. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes for flavors to blend before serving. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262
Calories
11g
Fat
34g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Cholesterol3mg 1%
Sodium364mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber6g 21%
Total Sugars4g
Protein8g
Vitamin C41mg 206%
Calcium82mg 6%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium195mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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