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Zesty Tuna Pasta Salad

Zesty Italian flavors mingle with tuna for a bold pasta salad you’ll make again and again.

Servings

10 minutes

Total Time

$0.61

Cost per serving *

Temperature:	N/A
Serving size:	1 cup
Prep time:	10 minutes
Cook time:	N/A
Total time:	10 minutes
Equipment:	Large mixing bowl
Utensils:	Stirring spoon Measuring cups and spoons

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Recipe sourced from Oregon SNAP-Ed's Food Hero

* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.

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Ingredients

2 cups whole grain pasta (such as macaroni, rotini, or penne), cooked and cooled

2 5 ounce cans fish (tuna or salmon) packed in water, drained

1 small zucchini, chopped

1 carrot, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

1/2 onion, diced

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing, divided

Instructions

Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, tops of cans, and vegetables.
Mix all ingredients except for dressing in bowl. Add 1/2 cup of dressing. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Add remaining 1/4 cup dressing immediately before serving to freshen salad.

Tips

If you like your pasta salad creamy, try dressing it in 1/2 cup light mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon fresh dill.

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