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Pesto Tuna Pasta Salad
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 11 Minutes
Ready In: 21 Minutes
Servings: 4
I am always looking for recipes that my boyfriend, Bill, can take to work for his lunch. I like to make sure they include both some protein and carbs, since he does heavy physical labor and needs to be appropriately refueled. I came up with this recipe, which met those requirements, and it tastes great, too! It's simple, quick, and travels well.
Ingredients:
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
4 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 lemons, juice of or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) can sliced black olives
3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta cooks, mix tuna, pesto, pepper, mayonnaise, cheese, olives, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
3. When pasta is cooked, drain and rinse with cold water.
4. Add pasta to tuna mixture and mix well.
5. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com