*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             TUNA-PASTA SALAD

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Fish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   lb           Green Beans
                        -cut into 1/2 inch lengths
   8                    Ripe Plum Tomatoes
                        -cut into 8 pieces each
   6                    Scallions
                        -with 3 inches green
                        -cut on diagonal
                        -into thin slices
     1/2   c            Pitted Black Olives
                        -Coarsely chopped
   1       tb           Tiny Capers
   1       t            Finely Minced Garlic
                        Salt and Black Pepper
                        -to taste
   5       tb           Chopped Fresh Parsley
     1/4   c            Extra Virgin Olive Oil
   2       cn           Water Packed Tuna Fish
                        -drained
     3/4   lb           Tube shaped Pasta
                        -(Ziti or Penne)
                        -cooked al dente

  1. Blanch the green beans in boiling water about 2
  minutes, or until just crisp but tender. Drain, rinse
  under cold water and pat dry. 2. In a large bowl,
  combine the cooked green beans with tomatoes,
  scallions, olives, capers, garlic, salt, pepper and 4
  T parsley. Drizzle in the olive oil, folding
  ingredients gently. Let rest at room temperature for
  at least 1 hour for flavors to blend. 3. To serve,
  flake the tuna in large pieces; add to the sauce. Add
  the cooked pasta and toss gently. Adjust seasonings
  and garnish with remaining T of parsley. Serve at room
  temperature.
 


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