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Tuna Pasta Salad

3.6

(21)

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 30 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 main-course servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 lb penne rigate, freshly cooked to tender, rinsed under cold water, and drained
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 (6-oz) can tuna packed in olive oil, drained
1 (15-oz) can white beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Preparation

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

TagsPasta SaladPastaPenneAmericanLemonCitrusFruitTunaFishSeafoodWhite BeanBean and LegumeVegetableBasilHerbs & SpicesSideLunchDinnerNut Free30 Minutes or LessEasyQuickWeeknight MealsSimmerGourmet
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