Tuna - Pepper Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Adapted from Eating Well magazine, this is a great summer lunch out on the patio! Ingredients:
2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
2 tablespoons water |
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 garlic clove, minced |
freshly ground pepper (to taste) |
2/3 cup roasted red peppers, chopped and divided |
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion |
4 oz chunk light tuna in water, drained |
4 oz broccoli florets, steamed until crisp-tender and shocked |
6 ounces whole-wheat penne, cooked and drained |
Directions:
1. Combine yogurt, basil, water, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and the remaining 1/3 cup red peppers in a blender, puree until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, toss together remaining peppers, onion, tuna, broccoli and pasta.
3. Add the pepper sauce and toss well to blend. Chill before serving.
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