Simple Pasta Salad Recipe
with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Tuna
A terrific quick recipe, this simple pasta salad recipe is made with whole grain pasta, tuna, sun-dried tomatoes and arugula. A simple pasta salad with minimal preparation and great taste.
Give the menu planner listed below a look for a variety of quick meal ideas.
3-4 servings
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4 Ingredients Needed:
whole grain pasta (farfalle or rotini) – 3 cups cooked
canned tuna in olive oil – 1 (6oz) can
(drain tuna and reserve oil)
sun-dried tomatoes in oil – 1/4 cup
(drain tomatoes and roughly chop)
fresh arugula – 4 cups
(wash, pat or spin dry and tear into pieces)
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1. Prepare the pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, prepare other ingredients.
3. When pasta is finished cooking, drain and place in a mixing bowl. Add arugula and toss to wilt the leaves.
4. Then add the tuna, tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well to combine.
5. If salad is not moist enough, add a little of the reserved oil from the tuna to dress the salad.
You can add freshly grated parmesan or crumbled goat cheese over the top if desired.
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Quick Meals - Menu Planner:
Main Meal Ideas:
** Serve this simple pasta salad recipe along with sautéed broccoli, mushrooms and onions.
** Turn this easy pasta salad into a quick meal by serving with a bowl of vegetable soup and warm garlic bread or rolls.
Light Meal Ideas (suitable for lunch or a light dinner):
** You can also make this quick salad into a cold pasta salad by chilling in the refrigerator and serving it scooped into hollowed out sweet red, yellow or green peppers.
** Pasta Salad with Cheese Breadsticks: For a quick and easy lunch serve this simple pasta salad with cheese or garlic flavored breadsticks.
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Ingredient Exchanges:
* Instead of Sun-Dried Tomatoes: try Roasted Red Peppers or Olive Salad
* Instead of Arugula: try Spinach or Chopped Baby Bok Choy
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