SUMMER ADDICTION PASTA SALAD

Summer Addiction Pasta Salad image

I make up this salad just about every weekend. Not only is it fresh-tasting and nutritious, but it gets even better with each passing day (in the fridge). I guess I could call this our 'Summer Addiction'.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 27m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 lb vary-coloured pasta shells (I get the imported Italian stuff as the colours stay brighter and prettier after cooking)
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
2 (11 ounce) cans canned corn niblets, drained
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, one drained, the other not
1 red pepper, chopped into small pieces
1 green pepper, chopped into small pieces
1 yellow pepper, chopped into small pieces
1 red onion, minced
10 gherkins, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3/4 cup mayonnaise (I always use Hellman's)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook the pasta until al dente.
Drain and run under cold water.
Drain well.
In a large bowl, combine pasta with kidney beans, corn, tuna (including the oil in one tin), onion, peppers and gherkins.
Combine all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta.
Toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to cool and blend flavours.
This is great even 2-3 days after making!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 1620.8, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 8, Sugar 8.6, Protein 25.1

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