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Tuna and Shell Pasta Salad
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Course : Entree, Lunch, Pasta
Special : Low Fat
Type of Prep : Assemble, Boil, Chill, Toss
Occasion : Cookout, Family Dinner, July 4th, Labor/Memorial Day, Party, Picnic, Potluck, Spring, Summer
 
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Tuna and Shell Pasta Salad

From Fiona Haynes,
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My daughter calls this the Little Mermaid salad, since it features tuna fish and shell pasta. It's an ideal low fat salad to take along to a potluck or picnic.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 ounces medium shell pasta
  • 7-ounce pouch chunk light tuna
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup yellow pepper, chopped
  • 1 6-ounce can or jar artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and chopped
  • 1/2 dry pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • .
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION:

Cook pasta according to instructions on package. Drain and cool. Combine tuna, celery, onion, pepper, artichoke hearts and tomatoes in a large bowl with cooled pasta. Whisk dressing ingredients together and drizzle over tuna and pasta. Toss well, and chill until ready to serve.

Serves 4-6.

Per Serving: Calories 320, Calories from fat 25, Total Fat 2.8g (sat 0.4g), cholesterol 15mg, Sodium 248mg, Carbohydrate 51.9g, Fiber 5.3g, Protein 21.8g

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