Italian Style Pasta And Tuna Salad Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Corkscrew or possibly radiatore pasta
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 c. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 4 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp Basil, crush with fingers
- 1/4 tsp Oregano, crush with fingers
- 1/4 tsp Freshly grnd pepper
- 2 x Cloves garlic, chopped finely
- 8 x Anchovy fillets, cut into thirds
- 2 Tbsp. Capers, liquid removed
- 1 can garbanzo beans, liquid removed
- 1 x (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts or possibly you can use a pkg of frzn artichoke hearts cooked
- 7 ounce Can albacore tuna in water, liquid removed and flaked
- 1 1/4 c. Zucchini, sliced and cut in half
- 1/3 c. Scallions, minced
- 4 ounce Mozzarella cheese, diced
- 2 lrg Tomatoes, cut into wedges
Directions
- Cook pasta according to directions on package with salt. In a bowl, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, oregano, and pepper. Stir in anchovies and capers. When pasta is ready, rinse under cool water to stop the cooking and drain very well. Put the liquid removed pasta in a large bowl and stir in dressing. Add in the chickpeas, artichoke hearts, tuna, zucchini, scallion, and cheese. Toss lightly. Refrigerateat least 2 hrs. Fifteen min before serving, let stand at room temperature. Toss with tomatoes and serve. This serves 6-8 people.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 247g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 374 | |
| Calories from Fat 210 | 56% |
| Total Fat 23.75g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 928mg | 39% |
| Potassium 462mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 24.32g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 17% |
| Sugars 3.78g | 3% |
| Protein 16.7g | 27% |
