We’ve given plain old pasta salad a Santa Maria style spin with the addition of our deliciously plump Pinquito Beans in this hearty recipe. Easy enough for everyday meals or a reliable go-to for summer picnics, this fresh and filling salad is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients:
- 1 19oz Pinquito Bean Kit, prepared
- 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup each sliced black and green olives
- 6 plum tomatoes, very thinly sliced
- 3 cups cooked (about 1 cup uncooked) fusilli pasta
- Romaine lettuce leaves for serving
- Susie Q's Santa Maria Style Seasoning
Directions:
- Combine the cooked, drained beans with the onions, garlic, basil, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
- Chill overnight.
- When ready to serve, fold in the olives, sliced tomatoes, and pasta.
- Season to taste with Susie Q's Santa Maria Style Seasoning and serve on a bed of Romaine lettuce leaves.