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Macaroni Bean Salad Recipe

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Two types of store-bought beans, a convenient can of olives and lots of cheese make this easy pasta salad, shared by Sandra Gordon of Emmett, Idaho, a cinch to assemble at home. With a creamy dressing, it's a festive medley that's sure to earn praise at potlucks. TIP: Try other small pasta noodles, and for a fancier look, serve it on a bed of Bibb lettuce.

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10 Servings
Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 can (4-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 celery ribs, sliced
3/4 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup kidney beans
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup cubed Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water. Add to bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 258 calories, 17 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 719 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Macaroni Bean Salad published in Quick Cooking September/October 2005, p57