ALBACORE TUNA AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

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Yet another Trader Joe's copycat recipe for one of their excellent pre-packaged salads. Perfectly acceptable to use canned tuna, but for a real treat try some fresh albacore! Please note that all of my ingredient amounts are estimated.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups bow tie pasta
8 ounces fresh albacore tuna, drained (or 2 cans tuna, drained)
1 red bell pepper, minced
1 red onion, cut into crescents
2 teaspoons capers
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup rice vinegar or 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed or 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to halt cooking. Drain.
  • Broil or pan fry fresh tuna. Set aside. (If using canned tuna, drain and place the tuna in a serving bowl and proceed with recipe.).
  • Combine dressing ingredients in non-reactive bowl and blend well.
  • Break up the fresh tuna into bite size pieces and place in serving bowl with the pasta. Toss dressing gently with the pasta, tuna and remaining salad ingredients.
  • Keep covered and chilled until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.7, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 423.2, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 17

Najwa Mohamad
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious lunch.


Donald Ajayi
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I love the pop of color from the red onion and tomatoes in this salad.


SUMBAL QASIM
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Gk Rakib
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I'm not a fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing.


Keston Phillips
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I love the addition of capers and olives in this salad. They add a nice briny flavor.


Adrianne Mcfalls
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This is one of my favorite pasta salad recipes. It's always a hit at parties.


Kaylee Momon
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Nayan Ray
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


moet moore
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Courtney Scott
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Chourouk Ait Azzoug
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and tangy, and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Kojack Boss
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it was so light and refreshing.


Meera mohideen
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This pasta salad is a summer staple at our house! The combination of light and flaky albacore tuna, tender bow-tie pasta, and fresh vegetables is always a hit.


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