TUNA SALAD WITH SHELLS

Tuna Salad With Shells image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 cups macaroni shells
1 6 1/2- or 7-ounce can tuna in oil, undrained
1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
1/4 cup drained capers
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

Cook shells in boiling salted water until tender. Drain well.
Break tuna into chunks and combine with tomato, cucumber, zucchini and capers. Add lemon juice. Stir mayonnaise until smooth and fold in. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Garnish with parsley and basil and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 705, UnsaturatedFat 41 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 687 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams