Tuna Pasta With Lemon Dressing Recipe

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Tuna Pasta With Lemon Dressing
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta in a Dutch oven according to package directions, adding the artichoke hearts the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Halve any large artichoke hearts.
  2. Transfer pasta and artichoke hearts to a very large bowl. Gently stir in tuna, mushrooms, sweet peppers, and olives.
  3. Pour Lemon Dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Before serving, gently stir in tomatoes and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Makes 8 servings.
  4. To Tote: Transport salad, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese in an insulated cooler with ice packs.
  5. Lemon Dressing: In a small bowl whisk together 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/3 cup rice vinegar or white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup salad oil; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh thyme or basil or 2 teaspoons dried thyme or basil, crushed; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; and 4 cloves garlic, minced. Makes about 3/4 cup.
  6. For 4 Servings: Prepare using method above, except cook pasta and artichoke hearts in a large saucepan. Stir salad together in a large bowl.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 396.64 Kcal (1661 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.69g 20%
Cholesterol 22.12mg 7%
Sodium 423.39mg 18%
Potassium 651.25mg 14%
Total Carbs 42.54g 14%
Sugars 5.11g 20%
Dietary Fiber 6.23g 25%
Protein 27.14g 54%
Vitamin C 59.7mg 100%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 80.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 144.36 Kcal (604 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.62g 20%
Cholesterol 8.05mg 7%
Sodium 154.09mg 18%
Potassium 237.02mg 14%
Total Carbs 15.48g 14%
Sugars 1.86g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 25%
Protein 9.88g 54%
Vitamin C 21.7mg 100%
Iron 0.9mg 14%
Calcium 29.1mg 8%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.2
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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