Recipes / Nonna's Italian Pasta Fagioli Salad

Ingredients

• As Needed SALAD
• 3 7/8 cups Furmano's White (Cannelini) Kidney Beans, Drained
• 2 cups Macaroni, Cooked & Drained
• 1/4 cup Black Olives, Sliced
• 1 5/6 cups Furmano's Italian Style Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano
• 1/4 cup Celery, Chopped
• 1/4 cup Green Pepper, Chopped
• 2 tablespoons Onion, Minced
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, Minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
• As Needed Salt and Pepper
• 1/4 cup Romano Cheese, Grated
• As Needed
• As Needed HERB DRESSING
• 1/2 cup White Wine Vinegar
• 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 cup Fresh Oregano, Chopped Fine
• 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, Chopped Fine
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, toss together all of the salad ingredients, except for the Romano cheese, and set aside.
2. In a smaller bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss lightly.
4. Chill salad for 1 hour.
5. Before serving sprinkle with Romano cheese.