PENNE SALAD WITH TUNA

PENNE SALAD WITH TUNA image

Number Of Ingredients 12

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Chilling time: 1 hour
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 can (6 ounces) olive oil-packed tuna, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons each: fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped, fresh, each: flat-leaf parsley, basil, cilantro
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed, drained

Steps:

Instructions Place tuna in small bowl; break into flakes using fork. Set aside. Heat large pot filled with water to boil. Add penne and 1 teaspoon of the salt; cook until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain; transfer to large serving bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; toss to coat. Add tuna, parsley, basil, cilantro and capers; mix gently. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover; refrigerate to chill, about 1 hour. Serve at room temperature.