Pasta Salad with Smoked Tuna

This is a twist on pasta salad. Try this Pasta Salad with Smoked Tuna recipe. It’s a unique but delicious meal!

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INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

¾ teaspoon dry mustard

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon dried basil

1 garlic clove, minced

1 lb Bucatini or thick spaghetti, cooked according to package, drained and rinsed with cold water

4 green onions, white and green tender parts, chopped

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1 celery stalk, chopped

½ cup chopped orange or yellow bell pepper

4 ounce can smoked tuna

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, dry mustard, oregano, basil and garlic.
2. In a large bowl, add pasta and toss with vinaigrette. Add the green onion, corn, celery, bell pepper and tuna.

Tuna Salad Sandwich

This is a simple Tuna Salad Sandwich recipe on whole wheat bread. It’s yummy!

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TIME: 50 minutes

SERVES: makes 6 sandwiches

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoons whole grain mustard

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

6 tablespoons sweet relish

2 (6 ounce) cans solid albacore tuna packed in water, drained

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

12 slices whole grain bread, toasted

2 medium tomatoes, sliced

Arugula leaves or spring mix

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl mix together the mayonnaise, mustards, garlic, lime juice and sweet relish until well blended. Stir in tuna, celery, red onion, and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Spoon 1/2 cup of tuna on a piece of toasted bread. Top with tomato, arugula and a toasted bread slice. Cut sandwich in half