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Spicy Pasta Salad

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"This pasta salad with beans is colorful, healthy and tasty. You can try using green olives in this salad, if you like." — Diana

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1 pound penne pasta
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 (6 ounce) can black olives, chopped

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, softened in water and sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

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Directions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, green onions, olives, sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese. Add enough salad dressing to coat; toss and chill before serving.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Easy and tasty. I used sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and chopped) and it tasted fine. I like feta so I added a lot more, used the whole can of olives and used probably 12 oz of the dressing. Come to think of it, I used more green onions too. Hey, a pound of pasta is a lot. Instead of black beans I think garbanzo beans would be a complementary flavor. I don't know where the "spicy" comes in as it's not spicy, but it is very good.

—Paul G

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 29, 2002

Well, first off, this salad is not spicy at all. The recipe calls for way too much pasta, in relation to the other ingredients. The end result was very dry, causing me to have to add more dressing right before serving. I made this for a big family dinner, and it was not a big hit. Things I would do differently - - - less pasta or more veggies, LOTS more dressing, sliced black olives, not chopped (they clung together), and no black beans. These were picked out by almost everyone who tried it.

—KERIBOWERS

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16 Ratings

May 26, 2003

My husband and I both liked this recipe. I actually thought that 16 oz. of the dressing was alot...as opposed to the last review. I omitted the olives and used yellow onion instead. This dish tastes better a few days after it has been made.

—MMORRIS73

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Apr 05, 2010

Very tasty. However, it was not spicy so I added some red pepper flakes. I also only used 1/2 the dressing called for and it was plenty. Versatile recipe that can be worked with.

—PSWEST

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Jul 02, 2006

I loved this recipe and have made it several times. I prefer it with seashell pasta since all the ingredients get more blended together that way. I also used only about 1/2 the salad dressing called for and that's plenty.

—Cat Berner

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May 26, 2003

Everyone loved it! My father-in-law made Thanksgiving dinner all by himself, and when I asked if I could bring something, he said 'pasta salad', so I used this recipe. Three people asked for the recipe, and the leftovers got eaten by my kids the next day...they were actually ANGRY when there was none left! Thanks!

—dani

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Aug 27, 2009

This recipe is truly delicious, and I'm a pasta salad connoisseur. I agree with the other reviewers -- not spicy, but still very tasty. Would definitely recommend!

—Kathryn

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Apr 06, 2009

This is a pretty good recipe, but I have to say that I used an 8 oz bottle of dressing and that was enough! Where did the "spicy" come from - not spicy, but tasty. So how about we call it Tasty Pasta Salad! I think I would have used more of amost everything except the noodles and will the next time I make this!

—kathy

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Nutrition

Calories
441 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
56.2 g
18%

Cholesterol
4 mg
1%

Fat
19.6 g
30%

Fiber
5.4 g
22%

Protein
11.7 g
23%

Sodium
1226 mg
49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 441
Calories from Fat: 176

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.6g 30 %
Saturated Fat 3.6g 18 %
** Cholesterol 4mg 1 %
Sodium 1226mg 49 %
** Potassium 147mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 56.2g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 5.4g 22 %
Protein 11.7g 23 %
Sugars 7.1g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 37 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 28 %
** Vitamin B6 8 %
** Magnesium 11 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.