Citrus Tuna Pasta Salad
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This pasta salad recipe is a fiver-rich complete meal, with vegetables, tuna, and cheese.
Servings:
8 servings
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Ingredients
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12 ouncesdried mafaldasee savings
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2 9-ounce packagesfrozen artichoke hearts, thawedsee savings
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2 9-1/4-ounce canschunk white tuna (water packed), drained and broken into chunkssee savings
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2 cupssliced fresh mushroomssee savings
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2 cupschopped yellow sweet pepperssee savings
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1/2 cupsliced, pitted ripe olivessee savings
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1 recipeLemon Dressing (see recipe below)see savings
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2 cupscherry tomatoes, halvedsee savings
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1/4 cupfinely shredded Parmesan cheesesee savings
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Directions
1.
Cook pasta in a Dutch oven according to package directions, adding the artichoke hearts the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Halve any large artichoke hearts.
2.
Transfer pasta and artichoke hearts to a very large bowl. Gently stir in tuna, mushrooms, sweet peppers, and olives.
3.
Pour Lemon Dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Before serving, gently stir in tomatoes and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Makes 8 servings.
Lemon Dressing
In a small bowl whisk together 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/3 cup rice vinegar or white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup salad oil; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh thyme or basil or 2 teaspoons dried thyme or basil, crushed; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; and 4 cloves garlic, minced. Makes about 3/4 cup.
For 4 Servings
Prepare using method above, except cook pasta and artichoke hearts in a large saucepan. Stir salad together in a large bowl.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 394, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 407 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 25 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 148%, Calcium 10%, Iron 18%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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