1/4 red or yellow or orange bell pepper chopped ( not green)
1 small tomato cut into pieces
no fat italian dressing, approximately 4 tablespoons
salt and pepper to taste
Cook macaroni according to package, drain and rinse in cold water. Place macaroni, kidney beans, bell peppers, tomato, onions in bowl. Add salt and pepper and salad dressing. Allow to marinate in refrigerator approsimately 1/2 hour. Serves 4.
If you can not use bottled salad dressings here is a good substitute.
Salad dressing: mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 cup wine vinegar, 1 tablespoons water, salt and pepper to taste and add a sprinkle of dried sweet basil. Refrigerate dressing before using.