TARRAGON PASTA SALAD

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The refreshing tuna salad with pasta and a savory tarragon dressing make a colorful and flavorful addition to any summer lunch or picnic menu. The recipe can be easily doubled if you need to feed a hungry crowd.-Toni Churchin, Irvine, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
1 can (9 ounces) tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onions
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, red pepper and onions. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss gently. Chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 23g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.