Limas and Bowtie Pasta Salad

8          oz. bowtie pasta, cooked and drained
1 1/2    cups cooked* large lima beans or 1 can (15 oz.) butter beans, drained
1          can (2.25 oz.) sliced black olives, drained
1/2       cup diced red or green bell pepper
1/3       cup thinly sliced red onion
Dijon Vinaigrette (recipe follows) or 1/3 cup bottled Dijon vinaigrette
1/3       cup grated Parmesan cheese
2          tablespoons minced parsley
Fresh ground pepper to taste

Dijon Vinaigrette
1/4       cup balsamic or red wine vinegar
2          tablespoons olive oil
2          teaspoons sugar
1          teaspoon Dijon style mustard
1/4       teaspoon salt
1-2       cloves garlic, minced or pressed

*1/2 cup dry makes 1-1/2 cups cooked.

In a large bowl, combine pasta, lima beans, olives, bell pepper and onion. Pour vinaigrette over salad and stir gently until ingredients are well coated. Stir in Parmesan, parsley and pepper. Chill until serving.

Dijon Vinaigrette
In a small bowl or shaker jar, combine all ingredients and mix well. Makes about 1/3 cup. Makes 7 cups. Serves approximately 6.

Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories 291, Protein 11 g, Carbohydrates 43 g, Fat 8 g, Calories from fat 26%, Cholesterol 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Folate 52 mcg, Sodium 308 mg