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Summer Tuna & Pasta Salad Recipe

Summer Tuna & Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2/3 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red onions or 1/2 cup vidalia onion
3/4-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 -5 hard-cooked eggs , coarsly chopped
3/4-1 cup frozen baby peas, slightly thawed
1/2 cup water chestnut, chopped (optional)
8 slices bacon , fried crisp and crumbled (optional)
12 oz light chunk tuna in water, well drained and flaked into bite sized pieces (can use cooked chicken or ham also)
8 oz tri-color spiral pasta, cooked 10 to 12 minutes, drain off and rinse in cold water, drain off again & add to bowl
3/4 cup salad dressing ( not mayonnaise)
1/2 cup caesar salad dressing , and dip (comes in a jar, and is quite thick)
3 -4 tbsp milk ( try 3 tbsp. first , if still too thick , add 1 add itional tbsp.)

Directions:

Put all prepared ingredients into a very large bowl and mix well. Then pour dressing over salad and mix to coat the ingredients well. Refrigerate overnight before serving. Serve cold.
Note: For a different flavor change, try: about 1 cup Italian dressing, or 1 cup of Ranch dressing.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	596.64 Kcal (2498 kJ)
Calories from fat	380.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.28g	65%
Cholesterol	157.61mg	53%
Sodium	752.43mg	31%
Potassium	304.74mg	6%
Total Carbs	29.86g	10%
Sugars	5.45g	22%
Dietary Fiber	3.06g	12%
Protein	23.57g	47%
Vitamin C	35.6mg	59%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	16.2mg	90%
Calcium	148.6mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	223.53 Kcal (936 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.84g	65%
Cholesterol	59.05mg	53%
Sodium	281.89mg	31%
Potassium	114.17mg	6%
Total Carbs	11.19g	10%
Sugars	2.04g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.15g	12%
Protein	8.83g	47%
Vitamin C	13.3mg	59%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	26%
Iron	6.1mg	90%
Calcium	55.7mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

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savory
bitter
sweet

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