Green Bean Pasta Salad

• 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 to 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes.
2. Drain pasta and beans; rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and cayenne. Drizzle over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
3. Add the ham, onions, parsley, dill and salt; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Stir in walnuts just before serving.

spiral pasta, green beans, olive oil, white wine vinegar, cayenne pepper, green onions, parsley, dill, salt, walnuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/green-bean-pasta-salad/ (may not work)