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Italian Tuna Pasta Salad
Here's an easy Italian tuna pasta salad recipe and I'm so happy to share it with you! It's great for side dishes, lunch or parties. Simple, easy and lots of flavor! Enjoy!
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb short pasta
- 1 TBLE fresh chopped parsley
- 1 7oz can of tuna
- 1 14 oz can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 3/4 small red onion sliced thinly
- lemon juice of 1 lemon (about 4 TBLE)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
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In a large pan, bring water to a boil.
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Cook the pasta for an al dente texture. Drain and place in large serving bowl. (Do not overcook, it will continue cooking when done.)
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Add in the tuna, beans, onion, celery, parsley and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, mix the lemon juice and olive oil for the dressing then pour over the salad and mix.
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Mix well and set aside for 1 hour covered before you serve (or serve warm).
Recipe Notes
TIP #1: This recipe can be served cold or warm. I tend to eat mine either way.
TIP #2: I would recommend a good tuna like albacore where the meat will be more in chunks and not runny.
TIP #3: Serve with Italian or other artisan bread.