Tuna - Pepper Pasta Salad
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 194.8
- Total Fat: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 10.2 mg
- Sodium: 160.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 37.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
- Protein: 13.9 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Tuna - Pepper Pasta Salad calories by ingredient
Introduction
Adapted from Eating Well magazine, this is a great summer lunch out on the patio!Adapted from Eating Well magazine, this is a great summer lunch out on the patio!
Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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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
Combine yogurt, basil, water, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and the remaining 1/3 cup red peppers in a blender, puree until smooth.
In a large bowl, toss together remaining peppers, onion, tuna, broccoli and pasta.
Add the pepper sauce and toss well to blend. Chill before serving.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.