Macaroni-Tuna Salad

Name: Macaroni-Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1⅔ cups uncooked seashell macaroni; ¾ lb fresh broccoli; 1 large tomato (unpeeled and coarsely chopped); 2 small green onions with tops (sliced); 1 unit (6½ oz) can water-packed tuna (drained); 1 tbsp dried whole basil; ½ tbsp dried whole oregano; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp olive oil; ⅛ tsp salt; 1 unit freshly ground black pepper

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Servings4

Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

uncooked seashell macaroni
1⅔ cups
fresh broccoli
¾ lb
tomato
unpeeled and coarsely chopped
1 large
green onions with tops
sliced
2 small
(6½ oz) can water-packed tuna
drained
1 unit
dried whole basil
1 tbsp
dried whole oregano
½ tbsp
red wine vinegar
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 tbsp
salt
⅛ tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1 unit

Method

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the seashell macaroni according to package directions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.

While the pasta cooks, cut the fresh broccoli into bite-sized florets and slice the green onions with tops into thin rounds.

5 minutes

Drain the cooked macaroni in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it completely.

Transfer the cooled macaroni to a large mixing bowl and add the broccoli florets, coarsely chopped tomato, sliced green onions, and drained tuna.

In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried basil, and dried oregano until well combined.

Pour the vinegar dressing over the macaroni mixture and toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.

Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

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