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Colorful Tuna Salad

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 4
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Being practical does not mean being lazy. The lady of the house is intelligent, practical and frugal. Make the most of your time and money while keeping your family satisfied with nutritious and delicious dishes. I have a foolproof recipe that can be prepared in 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Being frugal with time and money is a priceless skill. There are non-perishable canned goods that can help you when you're short on time. In this recipe, I use canned tuna, an ingredient that is nutritious, economical, and opens a door to infinite possibilities. Prepare a delicious pasta salad dish with tuna and vegetables to give your dinner table a touch of color. Enjoy!
by Martha Salas
Updated Sep 24, 2015
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces short pasta of your choice
  • 1 can (4 oz) tuna in water
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomato, chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup whole kernel corn
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

Directions

  • 1
    Use a medium pot with enough water, a drop of oil and a pinch of salt. Heat the pot on high until it boils, lower the heat and add the pasta. Cook according to the instructions on the package.
  • 2
    While the pasta cooks, mix the rest of the ingredients in a medium, deep bowl and set aside.
  • 3
    Once the pasta is ready, strain and immediately place in cold water to slow the cooking process. Add the pasta to the tuna mixture, salt and pepper to taste and add the tarragon. Serve cold.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Use tuna in water if possible.
  • tip 2
    I recommend short pasta since it works best for salads. The small screws are best and if you use the colorful kind (vegetable), it'll look even nicer.
  • tip 3
    Consume on the same day to guarantee freshness.

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More About This Recipe

  • Being practical does not mean being lazy. The lady of the house is intelligent, practical and frugal. Make the most of your time and money while keeping your family satisfied with nutritious and delicious dishes. I have a foolproof recipe that can be prepared in 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Being frugal with time and money is a priceless skill. There are non-perishable canned goods that can help you when you're short on time. In this recipe, I use canned tuna, an ingredient that is nutritious, economical, and opens a door to infinite possibilities. Prepare a delicious pasta salad dish with tuna and vegetables to give your dinner table a touch of color. Enjoy!
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