Avocado and four bean pasta salad By Imtiaz Ali,

Ingredients (serves 4)

100g dried wholemeal spiral pasta

100g can four bean mix, drained, rinsed

1 medium tomato, chopped

1 medium avocado, chopped

20g baby spinach

1 tablespoon balsamic dressing (see note)

Method

Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions, until just tender. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside to cool.Add bean mix, tomato, avocado, spinach and dressing to pasta. Toss to combine. Serve.

Notes

Make your own dressing: place 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar in a screw top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid. Shake to combine.Cooking class: Draining: Place a large sieve over a bowl or sink. Pour contents of four bean mix can into sieve. Lightly shake to drain. Rinse under cold running water. Lightly shake sieve again to drain beans.