Albacore Tuna And Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Albacore Tuna And Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SALAD; 2 cups bow tie pasta; 8 ounces fresh albacore tuna, drained (or 2 cans tuna, drained); 1 red bell pepper, minced; 1 red onion, cut into crescents; 2 teaspoons capers; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; fresh ground black pepper; DRESSING; 1/2 cup rice vinegar or 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed or 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed

Servings: persons

SALAD
2 cups bow tie pasta
8 ounces fresh albacore tuna, drained (or 2 cans tuna, drained)
1 red bell pepper, minced
1 red onion, cut into crescents
2 teaspoons capers
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
fresh ground black pepper
DRESSING
1/2 cup rice vinegar or 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed or 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to halt cooking. Drain.
2
Broil or pan fry fresh tuna. Set aside. (If using canned tuna, drain and place the tuna in a serving bowl and proceed with recipe.).
3
Combine dressing ingredients in non-reactive bowl and blend well.
4
Break up the fresh tuna into bite size pieces and place in serving bowl with the pasta. Toss dressing gently with the pasta, tuna and remaining salad ingredients.
5
Keep covered and chilled until ready to serve.

716

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SALAD, 2 cups bow tie pasta, 8 ounces fresh albacore tuna, drained (or 2 cans tuna, drained), 1 red bell pepper, minced, and more.

Yes, Albacore Tuna And Bow Tie Pasta Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Albacore Tuna And Bow Tie Pasta Salad

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