Rotelle, Tuna, and Summer Vegetables In A Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time2 Hr 10 Min
Ready In2 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Speciality, Main Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Extra-Virgin Olive oil-1/4 cup
  Rotelle-1 pound
 Dijon Mustard1 Tablespoon
 Balsamic vinegar-2 to 3 tablespoons
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm)
 Cucumbers-2, peeled, seeded, and cubed
 Tomatoes2
 Red onion1
 Red bell pepper1 To taste, cored
 Yellow bell pepper1 To taste, cored
 Basil1/2 Cup (16 tbs), snipped
 Solid white tuna packed in water-2 (6 1/2-ounce cans), drained and flaked
 Salt1 To taste
 Pepper1 To taste

Directions

MAKING
1) Take a pot of large size and boil some water which has been lightly salted.
2) Add the Rotelle and cook for 7 minutes without letting it become al-dente or soft.
3) Drain the water and run some cold water over it.
4) Take a bowl and place the vinegar, garlic, and mustard in it.
5) Whisk them together and keep drizzling the olive oil slowly during the whisking process.
6) Add seasoning of salt and pepper.
7) Take a large sized bowl and mix rest of the ingredients with the cooked pasta.
8) Toss them and mix the dressing along with the seasonings.
9) Keep it refrigerated for a minimum of 2 hours after covering the bowl.

SERVING
10) Serve chilled.
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