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Minestrone Pasta Salad

A delicious summer pasta salad that tastes just like minestrone soup. Loaded with lots of healthy veggies, this side dish is easy to make!
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Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes
Total time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound small pasta shells cooked and drained
  • 1 large zucchini diced
  • 1 large yellow squash diced
  • 2 small carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 can kidney beans rinsed
  • 1 14oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup light Italian dressing
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to box directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the chopped veggies, drained beans, diced tomatoes, sliced basil and shredded parmesan cheese to the pasta. Toss with the dressing to thoroughly combine. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Can be made a couple days in advance and stored in the fridge. Enjoy!