Ingredients
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8 ounces tri-color spiral pasta, uncooked
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10 ounces frozen peas and carrots
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20 ounces pineapple chunks in juice, drain and reserve 1/2 cup juice
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup red bell pepper, sliced thin and cut each slice into 3 pieces
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1/2 cup orange juice
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2 teaspoons honey
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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1 teaspoon orange zest
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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salt and pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons wine vinegar (or more to taste)
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2 large oranges, peeled & sectioned (cut sections into 3 pieces each)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking time.
- Place peas and carrots in a colander.
- When pasta is done, pour into the colander over peas and carrots. ( the hot water will cook the vegetables slightly.) Drain and place in a large bowl.
- Add pineapple , beans, bell pepper, onions, and orange sections. Toss to combine.
- Combine reserved pineapple juice and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Taste to adjust vinegar and salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture. Mix gently until well combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight (8 hours). Mix a few times while chilling.