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Pasta Salad With Tuna, Chickpeas, and Lemon-Mint Dressing Recipe

Pasta Salad With Tuna, Chickpeas, and Lemon-Mint Dressing Recipe

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Pasta Salad With Tuna, Chickpeas, and Lemon-Mint Dressing

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Ingredients:

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12 oz fusilli pasta
3/4 cup frozen peas
1 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice , plus more to taste
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
2 tsp thinly sliced mint
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (6 oz) can tuna packed in oil, drained and broken into pieces
1 cup chickpeas, drained (canned or freshly cooked )

Directions:

Bring a bit pot of salted water to a boil; add in pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente; adding peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain the pasta and peas, then rinse briefly to cool; set aside in a colander to drain completely.
Meanwhile, combine lemon zest, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, broth, 2 tablespoons chopped mint, parsley, and shallots in a big bowl.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly, to form and emulsified vinaigrette.
Add the pasta and peas to the vinaigrette along with the tuna and chickpeas.
Toss well; season with salt and pepper, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Before serving, add more lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir in the sliced mint.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	547.96 Kcal (2294 kJ)
Calories from fat	151.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.81g	26%
Cholesterol	1.28mg	0%
Sodium	81.62mg	3%
Potassium	302.49mg	6%
Total Carbs	83.03g	28%
Sugars	5.33g	21%
Dietary Fiber	6.76g	27%
Protein	16.19g	32%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	61.3mg	340%
Calcium	66.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	245.46 Kcal (1028 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.53g	26%
Cholesterol	0.57mg	0%
Sodium	36.56mg	3%
Potassium	135.5mg	6%
Total Carbs	37.19g	28%
Sugars	2.39g	21%
Dietary Fiber	3.03g	27%
Protein	7.25g	32%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	27.4mg	340%
Calcium	29.7mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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