Tuna Piccata Pasta Salad

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This was something I made up when my husband cooked way too much angel hair pasta one evening! The flavors married well. Try it with farfalle or rotini pasta. Bon appetit!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces angel hair pasta

  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 (9 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained

  • 2 teaspoons capers, drained

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add tuna, separating into thick chunks. Add capers, and stir to combine. Pour pasta into tuna mixture, and stir gently to combine. Cover, and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

399 Calories
25g Fat
24g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 399
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 203mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 241mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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