Cool and Crisp Albacore Pasta Salad
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Cool and Crisp Albacore Pasta Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour, 15 minutes
YIELD 6 servings (1-1/3 cups each)
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Delicious summery salad of tender pasta, vegetables and flaky albacore
INGREDIENTS
| 3/4 | Cup shredded carrot |
| 1 | large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped |
| 1 | can (12 oz ea) albacore tuna, drained, flaked |
| 1/2 | Cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves |
| 1 | can (28 oz ea) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained |
| 3/4 | Cup mayonnaise |
| 1/2 | Cup sliced green onions |
| 8 | large lettuce leaves, optional |
| 8 | Ounce dry bow tie (farfalle) pasta, uncooked |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon salt |
| 1 | Teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning |
PREPARATION:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water.
- Combine tomatoes, tuna, cucumber, carrots, mayonnaise, onions, basil, lemon pepper and salt in large serving bowl. Add cooled pasta. Gently toss until well blended.
- Cover; refrigerate 1 hour. Serve on lettuce leaf-lined salad plates, if desired.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 1-1/3 cups |
| Vitamin C | 19.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3141.6 iu |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Calories | 447 |
| Total Fat | 24.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 29.3 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g |
| Sodium | 836.8 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 39.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g |
| Calcium | 71.7 mg |
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