Macaroni Bean Salad Recipe
"Two types of store-bought beans, a convenient can of olives and lots of cheese make this easy pasta salad, shared by Sandra Gordon of Emmett, Idaho, a cinch to assemble at home. With a creamy dressing, it's a festive medley that's sure to earn praise at potlucks. TIP: Try other small pasta noodles, and for a fancier look, serve it on a bed of Bibb lettuce...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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1 can (4-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
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2 celery ribs, sliced
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3/4 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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3/4 cup kidney beans
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese
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1/2 cup cubed Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
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1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
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2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons seasoned salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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