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Pasta Salad - Gluten Free Recipe

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The increasing numbers of gluten-free pasta products now available (made from corn, rice, quinoa, etc) make it possible for almost everyone to find an acceptable substitute for wheat pasta. Try several kinds to find the most satisfactory ones. This easy, colorful salad will make experimenting fun. It will keep, refrigerated, for days.

Pasta Salad - Gluten Free Recipe (+)

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 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, and onions. Pour vinaigrette over and mix well. Serve at room temperature, or chilled.

Container: large saucepan

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Serving Description: about 2 cups

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

-		8 ounces gluten-free pasta
-		1/2 pound green beans, fresh or frozen, cut into 1-2" pieces
-		1 red bell pepper, chopped
-		1 small onion, sliced thinly
-		1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing, bottled or homemade
-		1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)
		salt

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