TUNA PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.

Time 17m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces dry whole-grain elbow pasta (Barilla Plus recommended)
1 cup frozen green peas
5 ounces canned tuna, packed in water
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions and add frozen peas for the last 15 seconds of cooking; drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Combine pasta and peas in a large bowl with tuna, celery and balsamic vinaigrette. Season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; mix well to combine. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy this salad as is or pile it over mixed greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 191 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams

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