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Tuna, Cheese and Pasta Salad Recipe

Tuna, Cheese and Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups dried tri-colored fusilli or 2 cups rotini pasta
3/4 cup cubed swiss cheese
2/3 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup celery
2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup creamy roasted garlic salad dressing
7 oz chunk tuna in water, drained
1 (7 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
romaine lettuce leaf
1/3 cup roasted cashews

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Rinse with cold water; drain again.
Transfer pasta to large bowl.
Stir in cheese, peas, celery and basil, AND tuna and peppers. (Thanks Sandylee for catching this).
Pour salad dressing over pasta mixture; toss gently to combine.
Cover and chill for 2 - 8 hours.
To serve, stir in a few tablespoons additional salad dressing, if necessary, to moisten pasta mixture.
Arrange romaine leaves in salad bowl or on chilled dinner plates.
Top with pasta mixture.
Sprinkle with cashews.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	375.74 Kcal (1573 kJ)
Calories from fat	176.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.6g	30%
Cholesterol	50.55mg	17%
Sodium	292.6mg	12%
Potassium	249.11mg	5%
Total Carbs	26.74g	9%
Sugars	2.7g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.81g	7%
Protein	24.72g	49%
Vitamin C	12.2mg	20%
Iron	4.2mg	23%
Calcium	233.7mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.78 Kcal (568 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.08g	30%
Cholesterol	18.27mg	17%
Sodium	105.74mg	12%
Potassium	90.02mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.66g	9%
Sugars	0.97g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	7%
Protein	8.93g	49%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	20%
Iron	1.5mg	23%
Calcium	84.5mg	23%

* 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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