CHILLI TUNA PASTA SALAD

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One of my favourites...for best results be sure to use good quality tuna. I usually use Sirena brand tuna.

Provided by Stardustannie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

300 g large shell pasta
200 g green beans, halved
2 (185 g) cans tuna, in chili oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaf, torn
2 tablespoons drained baby capers
100 g baby rocket or 100 g baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water, uncovered, until it is just tender. Drain the pasta, then rinse it under cold water.
  • Meanwhile, boil, steam or microwave the beans until just tender, then drain. Drain the tuna over a small bowl, reserving the oil for the Dressing. Flake the tuna into large chunks with a fork.
  • Just before serving, combine the pasta, beans tuna, herbs and capers is a large bowl then drizzle with the Dressing. Serve the salad topped with rocket leaves.
  • DRESSING.
  • Combine all of the ingredients with the reserved chilli oil in a jar and shake well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.9, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 120.1, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 22.3

Nangarharai Halak
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients.


Loung Halephoto
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of tuna, vegetables, and dressing.


Zaw Lay
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a light lunch or dinner.


Ed Gon
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This is a great recipe for a summer party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdirahman Hassan
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I'm not a fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful.


SpongeBob and Squidward
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of tuna, vegetables, and dressing.


Chaudandigadhi Online
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients.


Passion London
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a summer party or potluck.


Cynthia Tuhaise
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The kids especially loved the tuna.


Ghaffar Abbasi
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sadjone Sadjo
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but this recipe changed my mind! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the dressing was so flavorful.


sam patterson
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The chili tuna pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the tuna and the spicy dressing.


Adnan Jaan
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This tuna pasta salad was a delicious and easy summer meal! I loved the combination of tuna, pasta, vegetables, and dressing. It was also very refreshing.


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