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Tuna Pasta Salad
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 17 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
8 ounces dry whole-grain elbow pasta (barilla plus recommended)
1 cup frozen green peas
5 ounces canned tuna, packed in water
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions and add frozen peas for the last 15 seconds of cooking; drain and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Combine pasta and peas in a large bowl with tuna, celery and balsamic vinaigrette. Season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; mix well to combine. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy this salad as is or pile it over mixed greens.
3. Nutrition Info (per cup):
4. Calories: 234; Fat: 8 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 13 grams; Carbohydrate: 28 grams; Sodium:191 milligrams; Cholesterol: 10 milligrams; Fiber: 4 grams
By RecipeOfHealth.com