Pasta-Bean Salad

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A vibrant and hearty pasta-bean salad packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch, it offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors that appeal to all ages and can be served chilled or at room temperature.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 1 (16 ounces) can kidney beans, well drained
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and let it cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice until well blended.
  3. Add the cooked pasta, drained kidney beans, thawed peas, and chopped carrots to the bowl.
  4. Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

566 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 28.7g 57% DV
Total Fat 22.9g 29% DV
Carbs 68.2g 25% DV
Fiber 22.2g 79% DV
Sugar 12.6g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 622.8mg 27% DV
Potassium 2815mg 60% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 875.3mcg 97% DV
Vitamin C 52mg 58% DV
Calcium 344.5mg 27% DV
Iron 18.5mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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