Are you attending any BBQ's, picnics, or potlucks this summer? This recipe is easy and is a crowd pleaser at any event!

1 bag Le Macchiaioli Corn Pasta*
2 cups fresh salsa**
2 cans beans (black beans or chickpeas*), drained
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup good extra virgin olive oil*
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper*
*Available at All Things Italian
**Available at the Co-op or try to find Senorita's

Cook pasta until al dente (about 6 min), drain, allow to cool slightly.

In a large bowl combine the salsa, beans and olive oil. Chop the cilantro and add to bowl. Toss in pasta and mix gently with the condiments. Season with salt and pepper.

Place salad in refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight to allow flavors to blend. Can also be served as a hot dish.

A great recipe to make your own - make your own salsa, use your favorite veggies, put in beans you like! My favorite is to grill some corn on the BBQer and add that in...