*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                 LIGHT PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH TUNA STEAK

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Seafood

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  16       oz           Rotini, Twists or Spirals
                        -- uncooked
  12       oz           Fresh tuna steak, cooked
   3       tb           Olive or vegetable oil
   4       tb           Dijon-style mustard
   6       tb           Rice wine vinegar
                        Grated rind of 3 limes
                        -- finely chopped
   6                    Fresh parsley sprigs
                        -- chopped
   2       tb           Low-sodium soy sauce
   3                    Garlic cloves -- minced
   1       t            Dried dill weed
   1       c            Chopped red bell pepper
   1       c            Green beans, julienne
                        -- blanched
     2/3   c            Red onion
                        -- pared, thinly sliced

  Break tuna into small bite-size pieces; reserve. Cook
  pasta; drain and rinse with cold water. Combine all
  dressing ingredients; mix well. Toss together pasta,
  peppers, beans, onions, tuna and dressing. If
  possible, refrigerate salad overnight to allow flavors
  to blend. Serve cold.
  
  Each serving provides: 685 Calories; 40.9 g Protein;
  88.1 g Carbohydrates; 18.9 g Fat; 41.7 mg Cholesterol;
  780 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 25%
  
  Copyright National Pasta Association
  (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)
 


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