Tuna Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lemon , for zest and juice
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced, crushed, pressed , whatever is your method
extra virgin olive oil (i probably use 1/3-1/2 cup. when i make this)
1/2-1 bunch basil, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1 (12 oz) package uncooked pasta
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
2 -4 stalks celery
1/2 red onion
1 cup sliced pepperoncini pepper (more or less ( )
1 (13 7/8 oz) can ( chopped or 1 small sliced olive )
4 (6 oz) cans tuna ( in water or oil, drained)

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to directions, drain, and set aside (I cook them while I chop the veggies). Zest the lemon into the bowl. Squeeze the lemon's juice into the bowl (tip: zap the lemon in the microwave for 5 seconds and then roll it on the counter with your palm to get more juice out of it). Add the garlic and basil. Add the olive oil (I base my correct amount of E.V.O.O. based on the consistency of the dressing- I like it to be about the consistency of salsa). Whisk everything together (and take a big whiff while you're at it- you'll think you've died and gone to heaven). Start chopping the veggies as chunky or fine as you want. Throw them in the bowl with the dressing as you go. When you're done with the veggies, add the pepporicini slices and olives. Then add the well drained tuna and mix everything together just until the dressing is totally incorporated. Now is a good time to adjust the seasonings and/or olive oil, so take a taste test and make your additions (or don't) accordingly. Finally, when the pasta is reasonably cool, add it in gradually and mix thoroughly (and as gently as possible). Let it chill in the fridge for a couple hours and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	108.03 Kcal (452 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.59g	4%
Cholesterol	13.12mg	4%
Sodium	860.99mg	36%
Potassium	321.41mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.36g	4%
Sugars	4.27g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.7g	11%
Protein	7.93g	16%
Vitamin C	70.5mg	117%
Vitamin A	1.8mg	59%
Iron	25.7mg	143%
Calcium	42.4mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	42.23 Kcal (177 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.01g	4%
Cholesterol	5.13mg	4%
Sodium	336.6mg	36%
Potassium	125.65mg	7%
Total Carbs	4.83g	4%
Sugars	1.67g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	11%
Protein	3.1g	16%
Vitamin C	27.5mg	117%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	59%
Iron	10.1mg	143%
Calcium	16.6mg	4%

* 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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