*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Pasta And Kidney Bean Salad

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      Cup           Kidney beans -- dried
     1/2  Pound         Pasta shells -- small
   1 1/2  Cups          Radishes -- sliced
   2                    Sallion bunches -- chopped
   1      Cup           Sour cream
   1      Cup           Mayonnaise
                        Lemon juice -- 1/2 lemon
     1/3  Cup           Olive oil
                        Salt
                        Black pepper -- freshly ground
                        -----GARNISH-----
                        Black pepper -- freshly ground

    Place the beans in a 4 quart pot and add 2 cups of cold water. 
Bring the beans to a boil, cover, and turn off the heat. Allow to stand for 1 hour.  
 Drain and return the beans to the pot. 
 Cover the beans with plenty of fresh cold water and bring to a boil.
 Cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes or until tender.  Drain and cool.   
 Bring a pot with 4 quarts of water to a boil. 
 Add a pinch of salt and boil the pasta until al dente.
  Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well. 
 Place the beans and the pasta in a large bowl along with the radishes and scallions.  
 In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients
. Whisk until smooth and add to the pasta mixture.
 Fold all together, cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
 Fold the salad a couple of time while chilling.  
Serve with addional freshly ground black pepper. 



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