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Fish, Garlic, Herbs,
Olives, Onions, Pasta,
Salads, Seafood, Soups/Salads, Tomatoes,
Tuna
Tuna, green beans and black olives (the key ingredients in a
Niçoise salad) team up in this new twist on a perennial favorite.
Preparation facts
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hr 15 min
Total Time: 1 hr 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
1/4 lb (115g) fresh green beans, sliced diagonally into 1-inch
(2.5cm) pieces and lightly steamed
1/4 cup (170g) pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup (90g) red onion, chopped
1/2 cup (20g) flat leaf parsley, minced
1 Tbs (7g) capers (optional)
16 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbs (30mL) olive oil
3 Tbs (45mL) red wine vinegar
1 tsp (5g) Dijon mustard
1 Tbs fresh oregano, minced
2 6 1/2-ounce (185g) cans water-packed tuna, drained and
flaked
1 lb (455g) rotini (corkscrew pasta)
Directions
Combine green beans, olives, onion, parsley, capers and tomatoes in a
large bowl. Combine garlic, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and oregano in a small jar and shake
well. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss well. Let marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
Cook rotini according to package directions. Rinse and drain well. Toss
warm pasta with tuna and marinated vegetables. Serve immediately.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 360
Calories from Fat 62 (17%)
% Daily Value*
11%Total Fat 7g
4%Saturated
Fat 0.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.4g
0%Cholesterol 1mg
6%Sodium 135mg
9%Potassium 320mg
21%Total
Carbohydrate 63g
15%Dietary
Fiber 3.7g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
23%Protein 11g