
Tuna Pasta and Bean Salad
Ingredients
Dressing:
1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil
1/3 cup (75 mL) red wine vinegar
1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon juice
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon (15 mL) dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad:
3 cups (750 mL) boiled rotini pasta, cooked al dente, drained
1 can (19-ounce/540 mL) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14-ounce/398 mL) lima beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 green or red sweet bell pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes (preferably plum), chopped
4 green onions, chopped
2 cans (170 g each) tuna (preferably solid white), drained, broken up with a fork
Directions
Thoroughly combine all dressing ingredients and place in the refrigerator while preparing salad.
Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Toss with dressing. Refrigerate for several hours before serving with crusty bread. Makes 6 to
8 servings.
