Food & Cooking Recipes Salad Recipes Three-Bean Pasta Salad 3.5 (137) Servings: 8 Easy and summery, this Three-Bean Pasta Salad is a side that's great for your next cookout or picnic. Directions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions. Add green beans and cook 3 minutes more. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a medium bowl, combine mustard, vinegar, honey, and oil. Add pasta mixture, pinto beans, chickpeas, scallions, and celery; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper. Cook's Notes To store, cover and refrigerate, up to 1 day.