FAST EASY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

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"This colorful cold pasta salad is wonderful for warm days when you don't want to cook," writes Ruth Stone of Loyalton, California. "I like to make it ahead so when we get home from work, It's ready to serve with fruit and whole-grain bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 can (3 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, halved
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Dash pepper

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the tuna, tomato, olives and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges