Zesty Pasta Salad with White Beans, Raisins and Grapefruit Vinaigrette
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Cuisine: Vegan/Vegetarian
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Serves: 6-8 servings
 
Vegan/Vegetarian
Ingredients
  • 12 oz. Tri-Color Rotini (or pasta of your choice)
  • ½ cup red onion, sliced
  • 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small can sliced black olives, drained
  • ½ cup radishes, sliced
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup cucumbers
  • 2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
  • ½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
  • ⅛ cup grapefruit juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Extra grapefruit juice and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Prepare the pasta according to package directions. When it is done, rinse under cold water.
  2. For the dressing, combine the olive oil, vinegar, grapefruit juice, salt, and pepper. Mix briskly and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the pasta with about half of the dressing.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss with the remaining dressing.
  5. Add extra grapefruit juice (including pulp if you'd like), salt, and pepper to taste.
Recipe by at https://coachdebbieruns.com/zesty-pasta-salad/