Summertime Pasta Salad with Fresh Tuna

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

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   When the pasta is done, drain it, cool under cold water, drain again and pat dry.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, grill or broil the tuna 2 to 3 minutes a side only or until charred on the outside, but rare on the inside.

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   (If you don't like tuna rare, substitute canned tuna which you don't cook.)

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   When the tuna is done remove it to a plate for later.

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   In a large mixing bowl combine the olive oil, corn, peppers, red pepper flakes and optional mayonnaise.

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   Toss the pasta with the olive oil, corn and peppers.

9. 9

   Portion out the pasta.

10. 10

    Cut the tuna into thin diagonal strips and pile them in the center of the pasta; garnish with chives.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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