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Red Pepper Tuna Noodle Salad

red pepper tuna noodle salad
Ingredients:
  • (6 oz. can) chunk light tuna in water, drained
  • (7 oz. jar) roasted red peppers, rinsed and sliced (2/3 cup), divided
  • (1/2 cup) red onion or scallions, finely chopped
  • (2 Tbsp.) capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped if needed
  • (2 Tbsp.) nonfat plain yogurt
  • (2 Tbsp.) fresh basil, chopped
  • (1 Tbsp.) extra-virgin olive oil
  • (1 1/2 tsp.) lemon juice
  • (1 small clove) garlic, crushed and peeled
  • (1/8 tsp.) salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • (6 oz.) whole-wheat penne or rigatoni (1 3/4 cups)
Servings
4
Salad

Red Pepper Tuna Noodle Salad

Whole-wheat penne with tuna and roasted red peppers in a creamy red pepper dressing.

Preparation Time
About 20 minutes
Cook Time
About 15 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Fill a large pot with 2 quarts cold water, place over high heat to boil.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine tuna, 1/2 cup peppers, onion and capers. In a food processor or blender, add yogurt, basil, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper and rest of peppers. Process until smooth.

  3. 3Once water boils, add pasta. Cook 10-14 minutes or according to package directions. Drain, place under cold running water until completely cool. Toss with tuna and yogurt mixtures, serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 cup

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 270
  • Total Fat 5 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 39 g
  • Protein 18 g
  • Cholesterol 13 mg
  • Sodium 539 mg
  • Fiber 6 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Pasta Salads

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Fish, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.

 


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