ALBACORE TUNA AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

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Yet another Trader Joe's copycat recipe for one of their excellent pre-packaged salads. Perfectly acceptable to use canned tuna, but for a real treat try some fresh albacore! Please note that all of my ingredient amounts are estimated.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups bow tie pasta
8 ounces fresh albacore tuna, drained (or 2 cans tuna, drained)
1 red bell pepper, minced
1 red onion, cut into crescents
2 teaspoons capers
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup rice vinegar or 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed or 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to halt cooking. Drain.
  • Broil or pan fry fresh tuna. Set aside. (If using canned tuna, drain and place the tuna in a serving bowl and proceed with recipe.).
  • Combine dressing ingredients in non-reactive bowl and blend well.
  • Break up the fresh tuna into bite size pieces and place in serving bowl with the pasta. Toss dressing gently with the pasta, tuna and remaining salad ingredients.
  • Keep covered and chilled until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.7, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 423.2, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 17

J Campbell
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This pasta salad is so delicious, I could eat it every day.


springtrap youtuber
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta salad or tuna salad.


Mosa Motsumi
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great meal prep option for busy weeknights.


Sk Izajul
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can easily add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


KH Mamun
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This pasta salad is perfect for summer gatherings. It's light, refreshing, and easy to make.


Hdhdjf Djudufif
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our household.


Daauud Mohamed
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Pam Foster
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


M Ali Awais
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


brahim mehmetaj
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna salad, but this pasta salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Darren Kubas
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This pasta salad is so good, I could eat it every day.


Parbati Neupane
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta salad or tuna salad.


Teras Tesfamariam
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great meal prep option for busy weeknights.


Meshark Jaftha
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can easily add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


mohibullah kamawall
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This is the perfect summer salad! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Joel Boakye
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out delicious.


Lady Berlin Figueroa
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the tuna and bow tie pasta make it a hearty and satisfying salad.


Syed Asghar Hussain Shah
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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