Kidney Bean & Macaroni Salad
Kidney Bean & Macaroni Salad
I found this recipe on the internet while searching for a way to use kidney beans, and this is excellent pasta salad, if you like beans. Common ingredients, very easy to prepare. The recipe calls for a can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, or you can do as I did and use 1½ cups of beans you cooked from dry.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry macaroni pasta
- 1 can red Kidney beans, drained, rinsed, (15 oz / 425 g), or 1½ cups cooked from dry
- ½ cup celery, diced
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, or additional to taste
- salt and black pepper, as desired
Instructions
- Heat a pot of salted water to a boil, then add the macaroni, cook until just tender. Drain.
- To a mixing bowl, add the macaroni, beans, celery, and onion. Mix together.
- In a small bowl, add the mayo and vinegar and mix together until smooth. Add black pepper and salt to taste.
- Pour dressing over the salad and mix together, taste and adjust pepper and salt as desired. Cover and chill in the fridge for 2-4 hours.
- Serve as a side with your choice of main dish, enjoy.
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