Whole Wheat Macaroni Tuna Salad Recipe
Ingredients
| Uncooked whole wheat seashell macaroni - 1 2/3 cups | ||
| Broccoli | 3/4 pound | |
| Tomato -1 large, unpeeled and coarsely chopped | ||
| Green onions with tops - 2 small, thinly sliced | ||
| Water-packed tuna - 1 (6 1/2-ounce) can, drained | ||
| Basil | 1 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| Oregano | 1/2 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| Red wine vinegar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| black pepper | 1 | |
Directions
MAKING
1) Cook the macaroni, without salt, as per package directions.
2) Drain the macaroni and rinse with cold water.
3) Trim off the large outer leaves of the broccoli, and remove the stalk-€™s tough ends.
4) Wash and cut flowerets into bite-size pieces.
5) Thinly slice the stalks.
6) Steam the broccoli for 4 to 6 minutes, till crisp-tender. Allow to cool.
7) Combine the macaroni, broccoli, tomato, green onions, and tuna in a large bowl. Gently toss.
8) Combine the remaining ingredients in a jar.
9) Cover tightly, and vigorously shake.
10) Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss well to coat.
11) Chill for several hours, stirring occasionally.
SERVING
12) Serve with freshly made garlic bread.
1) Cook the macaroni, without salt, as per package directions.
2) Drain the macaroni and rinse with cold water.
3) Trim off the large outer leaves of the broccoli, and remove the stalk-€™s tough ends.
4) Wash and cut flowerets into bite-size pieces.
5) Thinly slice the stalks.
6) Steam the broccoli for 4 to 6 minutes, till crisp-tender. Allow to cool.
7) Combine the macaroni, broccoli, tomato, green onions, and tuna in a large bowl. Gently toss.
8) Combine the remaining ingredients in a jar.
9) Cover tightly, and vigorously shake.
10) Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss well to coat.
11) Chill for several hours, stirring occasionally.
SERVING
12) Serve with freshly made garlic bread.
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