Fusilli Salad with Italian Salami

Fusilli Salad with Italian Salami
For 1 serving
Energy446 kcal
Protein13 g
Fat22 g
Carbohydrates49 g
Total Dietary Fibre2.1 g
Sodium407 mg
A good source of thiamin, niacin, folate, vitamin B-12, C and E, iron, magnesium and zinc. A moderate source of fibre
 
1 package (16 oz./450 g) fusilli pasta 1
1 cup WHITE PEA BEANS, soaked and cooked or canned in water: drained and rinsed 250 mL
5 oz hard Italian hot salami, sliced thinly 140
4 plum tomatoes, chopped 4 g
1/2 red pepper, cut in long, thin slices 1/2
1/2 green pepper, cut in long, thin slices 1/2
10 black olives, pitted and halved 10
2 tbsp fresh parsley 25
Balsamic Vinaigrette    
1 tbsp Dijon mustard 15 mL
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 25 mL
1 tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
1 clove garlic, minced 1
1/2 cup olive oil 125 mL
salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, combine remaining salad ingredients. Add pasta and toss lightly to mix.
Dressing: Mix all ingredients together, whisking the olive oil in gradually at the end, until dressing is slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss.

8 servings

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