Tuna and Red Pepper Salad

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4 Servings
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Lemon juice and capers give this simple pasta salad a tangy zip.(Cooking Light Magazine 8-04)


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Tuna and Red Pepper Salad Ingredients

2 cups Small sea shell pasta Uncooked 1/3 cup Fresh lemon juice
1 cup Red bell pepper finely chopped2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Fresh parsley chopped2 tablespoons Capers
1/2 cup Red onion chopped1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Celery chopped1 clove Garlic minced
6 ounces Solid white albacore tuna in water drained1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions for Tuna and Red Pepper Salad

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Combine pasta, bell pepper, parsley, onion, celery and tuna in a large bowl, tossing gently to combine.
2. Combine lemon juice and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.

Main Ingredient: PastaCuisine: American

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cera82v
on Oct 28 2005 6:56PM

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cera82v
on Oct 5 2005 11:57PM