How to make Tuna Pasta Salad

By mchapman

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This is a real life saver, when having guest. ( A little goes a long way) Adding herbs and spices only enhances the dish. It is colorful and pleasing to the taste.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • 1 lb box of Penne, Rigatoni, Ziti, or
  • 2 8oz cans of all white tuna
  • fresh tomaotes
  • olives (black or green)
  • 1 cup Mayonaize
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary or oregano
  • garlic powder to taste
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 glass of wine (for Yourself)

Step1
Cook pasta in (salted water) optional as directed, drain in cold water to stop the cooking process. Place in bowl and refrigerate until needed. Take a sip of your wine.
Step2
Open tuna, drain well and add one teaspoon of lemon juice. Drain olives and set aside. In a separate bowl mix mayonnaise, herbs, salt and lemon juice until smooth. Cut fresh tomatoes into small chunks. Have another taste of your wine.
Step3
Retrieve pasta from refrigerator and add mayonnaise mixture. Add tuna and olives mixing to incorporate. Garnish with tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

Serve with toasted Italian bread spread with olive oil and garlic powder.

Tips & Warnings

  • Make sure your pasta is cold, remember this is a salad. The mayonnaise will cling to it better.

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Psalmist4M

Psalmist4M said

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on 7/27/2008 Sounds really good. christianwomenconnect.com

vikki9

vikki9 said

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on 6/27/2008 Yumm - we love pasta at our house. Thank you. *****

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on 6/19/2008 The wine part sounds especially intriguing...

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on 6/18/2008 Sounds great!

3-Point

3-Point said

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on 6/17/2008 Great recipe. the tomatoes are a nice touch.

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