Rotini Salad Nicoise (Light) Recipe

Name: Rotini Salad Nicoise (Light)
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces rotini pasta (use whole wheat if you like); 6 ounces green beans, cut in 3/4 inch length (can use frozen); 1 34 cups tomatoes, chopped, about 2 medium; 34 cup cucumber, diced (peel if using waxy cucumbers); 34 cup sweet red pepper, diced; 12 cup red onion, sliced very thinly; 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna in water, drained; 13 cup black olives, sliced; 14-12 cup fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 Tbsp dried, or your choice of chopped fresh herbs); 5 anchovies, minced (optional); salt and pepper, to taste; 13 cup olive oil; 14 cup fresh lemon juice; 14 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced

Servings: persons

12 ounces rotini pasta (use whole wheat if you like)
6 ounces green beans, cut in 3/4 inch length (can use frozen)
1 34 cups tomatoes, chopped, about 2 medium
34 cup cucumber, diced (peel if using waxy cucumbers)
34 cup sweet red pepper, diced
12 cup red onion, sliced very thinly
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
13 cup black olives, sliced
14-12 cup fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 Tbsp dried, or your choice of chopped fresh herbs)
5 anchovies, minced (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste
13 cup olive oil
14 cup fresh lemon juice
14 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons garlic, minced

1
Cook pasta to al dente, according to package directions, drain and rinse under cold water.
2
Set aside.
3
Cook beans gently in boiling water until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes, and drain.
4
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
5
Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
6
Note: The dressing will not hold together as there is no emulsifying ingredient such as mustard.
7
Pour dressing over salad, tossing to coat evenly.
8
Add salt and pepper to taste.
9
If making ahead, check for salt and pepper again before serving.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces rotini pasta (use whole wheat if you like), 6 ounces green beans, cut in 3/4 inch length (can use frozen), 1 34 cups tomatoes, chopped, about 2 medium, 34 cup cucumber, diced (peel if using waxy cucumbers), and more.

Yes, Rotini Salad Nicoise (Light) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rotini Salad Nicoise (Light)

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