Mediterranean Tuna and Pasta Salad
By: Elle
Published: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 7:26pm

Ingredients




4 ounces rotini or pasta of choice
12 raw green string beans, washed and ends removed
120 grams tuna (drained solids from 170 g can), approx 4 ounces
1/2 cup artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 tomato, roughly chopped, or several halved grape tomatoes
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Cook pasta to al dente, drain, rinse,  and refrigerate for at least an hour. 2 In medium saucepan, bring about 1 cup of water to a boil.  Add green beans and cook for one minute.  Remove immediately from heat, drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.  (This is called blanching - it doesn't quite cook them but does bring out the color) 3 Remove beans from sauce pan and cut them into pieces about 1 inch long. 4 In large bowl mix tuna, artichoke hearts, olives, tomato, onion, and green beans.  Stir gently to mix.  Add pasta to mixture and stir again. 5 In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil and minced garlic.  Stir to blend, then pour over contents of large bowl.  Stir again. 6 Divide mixture between 2 bowls or plates, and season with salt and pepper.