Tuna Italiano Insalata Recipe

Tuna Italiano Insalata Recipe

Ingredients

Serving Size : 4

dressing:

• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 large clove garlic – minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• freshly ground pepper
• 4 teaspoons olive oil

salad:

• 2 cups cooked, drained – bow tie or
• spiral pasta
• 1/2 cup drained, flaked – water-packed
• tuna
• 2 ounces low-fat jack or cheddar cheese – diced in 1/4 inch cubes
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
• 3/4 cup steamed broccoli flowerets
• 1/2 cup sliced, canned or thawed
• frozen artichoke hearts
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• some Belgian endive.

Method

1. To make dressing: In small container with tightly fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients.
2. Cover tightly and shake thoroughly to mix.
3. To make salad: In large bowl combine salad ingredients, except endive.
4. Pour dressing over all and toss to mix.
5. Chill at least 1 hour.
6. To serve, arrange salad in serving bowl lined with endive spears.

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