DO-AHEAD EDAMAME PASTA SALAD

Do-Ahead Edamame Pasta Salad image

Enjoy this great pasta salad made using penne and soybeans - perfect for a dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola or olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup uncooked penne pasta (3 oz)
1 box (10 oz) frozen shelled edamame (green) soybeans (about 2 cups)
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
1 medium cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
2 small yellow bell peppers, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
3 oz Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3/4 cup)

Steps:

In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well mixed.
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Meanwhile, cook soybeans as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
In large bowl, toss pasta, soybeans, remaining salad ingredients and dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g