Pasta Salad - Gluten Free Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients - 8 ounces gluten-free pasta - 1/2 pound green beans, fresh or frozen, cut into 1-2 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped - 1 small onion, sliced thinly - 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional) - 1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing, bottled or homemade - salt    This easy, colorful pasta salad will make it fund to experiment with the gluten-free href="http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--171/types-of-pasta.asp#flavorscolors">pasta products that are now available. The green beans and red peppers add a burst of flavor and color. Search for more delicious href="http://www.recipetips.com/glossary-term/t--38454/gluten-free.asp">Gluten-Free Recipes on our site.   Directions Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water. Leaving pasta water on medium-high heat, scoop cooked pasta out with a slotted spoon or skimmer, and drain well. Add	1

	beans to boiling pasta water and cook until crunchy-tender. Lift out and drain. Add onions to boiling pasta water and cook for a minute or two, to mellow the harsh raw-onion taste. Drain well. Combine pasta, peppers, beans, onions, and cheese (optional)in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over all ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Serve at room temperature, or chilled.	2