TUNA AND BEAN PASTA SALAD

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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.

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Categories Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

1 (184 g) can tuna in water
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans
4 cups cooked whole wheat pasta (penne is best)
1/4 sweet onion, finely diced
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
1/2 sweet red pepper, finely diced
6 sun-dried tomatoes
10 kalamata olives (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil or 4 -5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper
fat-free mayonnaise

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

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This salad is a refreshing and tasty way to enjoy tuna. I love the addition of beans and pasta.

Shaun

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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

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.

richardkid.89 kori3214

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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy summer meal. I love the combination of tuna, beans, and pasta.

Iamtiaz Hussain

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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The lemon-herb dressing really made the dish.

Amos Chikalema

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This is my go-to recipe for tuna salad. It's quick and easy to make, and always turns out great.

Saroj Shrestha

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I tried this recipe and the dressing was too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt.

NAM VORN

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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