Pasta Salad With Tuna And Broccoli
Tuna pasta salad, also called tuna macaroni salad or tuna noodle salad, is as healthy as the ingredients you put into it.
Recipe Summary Pasta Salad With Tuna And Broccoli
This pasta salad is a little different: the dressing is made with olive oil and anchovies. This is a good, light meal for the summer.
Ingredients | Tuna Pasta Salad Ingredients1 head broccoli, separated into florets1 pound penne pasta1 pound fresh tuna steaks¼ cup water2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice¼ cup white wine4 medium tomatoes, quartered1 pound mozzarella cheese, diced8 large black olives, sliced½ cup walnut pieces, toasted4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley4 anchovy fillets, rinsed¾ cup olive oilDirectionsPut a large pot of salted water on to boil; use this water to blanch the broccoli and cook the pasta. Blanch broccoli in boiling water. When it is al dente, transfer broccoli to a bowl of ice water. Drain thoroughly.Cook penne in salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled, and then drain completely.Meanwhile, place tuna in a skillet with water, white wine, and lemon juice. Cover, and cook until done. Break fish into chunks.Combine broccoli, penne, fish, tomatoes, cheese, olives, walnuts, garlic, and parsley in a large serving bowl.Heat olive oil in small pan over low heat. Cut anchovy fillets into small pieces, add to the olive oil, and mash with a fork until they dissolve. Do not let oil get too hot. Pour oil-anchovy mixture over salad. Toss, and serve immediately.Info | Tuna Pasta Salad Ingredientsprep:
25 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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