TUNA AND BEAN PASTA SALAD
This is a favorite around our house! It's realtively low in fat, has tons of fibre and is great for next day lunches too! I prefer to eat this just with oil and lemon, but my husband adds some mayonaise for a creamy texture.
Provided by Headhunter
Categories Tuna
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Boil water with salt and set pasta to cook just until texture is beyond a la dente, but not soft.
- Drain tuna and add to large glass bowl. Break larger pieces so tuna is flakey.
- Drain and wash beans and add to tuna.
- Place non-oil packed sundried tomatoes in a bowl with hot water. Let stand for 5 minutes. After five minutes, drain excess water from tomatoes, chop and add to tuna and beans.
- Remove olive pits by cutting a slit into each olive length wise. Add to tuna, beans and tomatoes.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, carrot, bell pepper.
- Add mustard, oregano, basil, (dried or fresh) salt & pepper to taste, olive oil and lemon.
- Stir and serve immediately or refrigerate for use up to 2 days later.
- Add mayonaise to large bowl mixture or individual servings - if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 285.7, Carbohydrate 112.7, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 37.4
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Ssebuggwawo Iddi
[email protected]This salad is a refreshing and tasty way to enjoy tuna. I love the addition of beans and pasta.
Shaun
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to bring to a potluck or picnic.
Sonny Bonde
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
richardkid.89 kori3214
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and healthy summer meal. I love the combination of tuna, beans, and pasta.
Iamtiaz Hussain
[email protected]I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The lemon-herb dressing really made the dish.
Amos Chikalema
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for tuna salad. It's quick and easy to make, and always turns out great.
Saroj Shrestha
[email protected]I tried this recipe and the dressing was too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt.
NAM VORN
[email protected]This salad is a delicious and healthy way to use up leftover tuna. I also like to add some chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra protein.
jag hedge
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some extra veggies, like chopped celery or bell pepper.
Prinka Salami
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! The flavors were fresh and summery, and the salad was nice and light.
Mosim Ali
[email protected]This tuna and bean pasta salad was a great meal to bring to my potluck! It was easy to make and everyone enjoyed it. I especially liked the dressing, which was light and tangy.