Lemon Broccoli & Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Lemon Broccoli & Tuna Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces 100% duram semolina medium pasta shells; 1 -2 ounce broccoli floret, cooked drained, and cooled; 1/4 cup caesar salad dressing, creamy Store Bought; 2 tablespoons light sour cream; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; fresh ground black pepper; 1 (6 ounce) can prime fillet albacore tuna in water, drained; 1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

Servings: persons

4 ounces 100% duram semolina medium pasta shells
1 -2 ounce broccoli floret, cooked drained, and cooled
1/4 cup caesar salad dressing, creamy Store Bought
2 tablespoons light sour cream
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) can prime fillet albacore tuna in water, drained
1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

1
Boil Broccoli Florets in small amount of boiling water that has been salted for approximately 10-15 minutes, covered. Rinse cooked broccoli under cold running water in sieve to drain fully, and set aside once florets are completely cooled. Next, cook pasta as directed on package (al dente is 10-12 minutes). Once pasta is cooked al dente style, remove from heat, and drain - cool completely.
2
Meanwhile, mix Caesar dressing, sour cream, olive oil, lemon zest & juice. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste and mix well.
3
Place cooled pasta in medium size mixing bowl, add dressing mixture, tuna (fork flake to smaller chunks), broccoli florets, cheese, and cherry tomatoes; mix lightly to incorporate dressing mixture throughout, but not to brake down tuna chunks, florets further. Serve immediately or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces 100% duram semolina medium pasta shells, 1 -2 ounce broccoli floret, cooked drained, and cooled, 1/4 cup caesar salad dressing, creamy Store Bought, 2 tablespoons light sour cream, and more.

Yes, Lemon Broccoli & Tuna 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.

Lemon Broccoli & Tuna Pasta Salad

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