TUNA & ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

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I have been making this light, tangy pasta salad ever since I was at the University of Wyoming in the late 1980s. Made with pantry ingredients, it's quick and easy. A nice lunch or summertime dinner with fresh fruit or hearty bread. Sometimes I add halved cherry or grape tomatoes for a little sweetness. Leftovers are just as good! (Prep time does not include cooking time for pasta.)

Provided by wyogirl2008

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, to taste
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon capers
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsley chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (I use multi-grain or whole wheat)
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and capers in a small jar and shake to mix.
  • In a separate bowl, combine tuna, olives, artickokes and parsley.
  • Gently stir in cooked pasta, drizzle with dressing and toss.
  • Add salt and pepper and chill briefly if desired.
  • Divide into 2 bowls and enjoy!

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