Pasta salad nicoise
Delight in the flavorful medley of pasta, veggies, olives, and tuna in this exquisite Pasta Salad Nicoise. A must-have for any culinary enthusiast!
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup red-wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 230g (about 3 cups) whole-wheat fusilli
- 3 cups baby arugula
- 1 cup diced zucchini (about 1 medium)
- 2 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna, drained
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped soft sun-dried tomatoes
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions:
- For the dressing: Mix together oil, broth, vinegar, basil, shallots, salt, and pepper in a jar with a secure lid. Shake thoroughly until all ingredients are well mixed. (Alternatively, you can whisk the ingredients together in a bowl.)
- For the pasta salad: Boil the pasta in a large pot of water following the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain the pasta, place it in a spacious bowl, and allow it to cool down. Mix in arugula, zucchini, tuna, cheese, tomatoes, pepper, and the prepared dressing; toss everything together until evenly coated.
Summary:
- Calories: 1883 kcal
- Fat: 39 g
- Protein: 107 g
- Carbs: 273 g
- Potassium: 1617 mg
- Magnesium: 285 mg