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Tuna Pasta Salad

  • Author: Gianna Nebbia
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 5
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 as a main, 4 as a side 1x
  • Category: Pasta Salad
  • Method: Salad Dressing
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Tuna Pasta Salad is a pantry meal at its finest.


Ingredients

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  • 6oz pasta (measured dry), cooked and rinsed
  • 1 14 oz can of chick peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can of tuna, drained
  • 1 can artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 2 Tb olive oil
  • 1/4 cup of vinegar (nee note 1)
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning

Instructions

  1. Place the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. In a measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, vinegars, a large pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
  3. Pour dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed.

Notes

Note 1: PRO TIP- Use 2 types of acidity when making salad dressing. The combination of two types of acid cuts the bitterness and increases the flavor.

 

Keywords: tuna pasta salad