PASTA SALAD NICOISE - FRUITS & VEGGIES - MORE MATTERS® RECIPE
Ingredients
- ¼ cupfat-free Italian dressing
- ¼ cupchopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves minced fresh garlic
- 5 tsp.crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cupscooked and drained rotini pasta
- 1 can (6 oz.) drained water-packed tuna
- ¾ cupdiced fresh tomato
- ½ diced California Avocado
- ¼ cupsliced red onion
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 2 lg. sliced black olives
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the dressing, basil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine rotini pasta, tuna, tomato, avocado and red onion. Add dressing and toss.
- Line four plates with lettuce leaves, spoon on salad and garnish with olive slices.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Nutrition Information per Serving
Per Serving: 210 calories, 5g fat, 1g saturated fat, 2.5g monounsaturated fat, 1.1g polyunsaturated fat, 400mg sodium, 25g total carbohydrates, 3.5g dietary fiber, 15g protein
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