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Pasta Fagioli Salad

2          cups cooked*, drained red kidney or pink beans or one 16-oz. can, drained
1 1/2    cups cooked, drained macaroni
1/4       cup each chopped celery and green pepper
2          tablespoons each minced onion and parsley
1/2       teaspoon garlic salt
1/4       teaspoon crushed oregano
Dash pepper
Herb Dressing
Grated Parmesan cheese

Toss together all ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

HERB DRESSING
Combine 1/3 cup white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon each sugar and salt, 1/8 teaspoon each crushed oregano and marjoram and dash pepper; mix well. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories-216, (From Fat-46%), Protein-7g, Carbohydrate-24g, Fat-11g, Sodium-398 mg, Potassium-307 mg, Dietary Fiber-6g, Calcium-69 mg, Iron-2mg, Vitamin A-355 iu, Vitamin C-11 mg, Cholesterol-2 mg

*For best results, soak and cook dry beans by preferred method.