minestrone Salad

Name: **minestrone Salad**
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 ounces bow tie pasta, uncooked (farfalle or any medium sized pasta); 15 . 5 oz can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed; 3 1/2 ounces pepperoni, sliced; 4 Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded (1oz); freshly pepper, freshly ground; 8 ounces Italian dressing (3/4 cup)

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Recipe by ChefDLH

Perfect for cookouts, grilling, potlucks and more! There are others with the same name on the site but the ingredients are different in this one from Pillsbury Get Togethers Magazine. This one is fresh and light and can be a meal or a side dish. It is served cold so it can be made ahead and carted to wherever it needs to go. The pepperoni adds a punch of protein and color along with the red kidney beans. Any medium pasta works but the farfalle makes a great presentation. Enjoy! ChefDLH