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    Broccoli Pasta Tuna Salad


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    Radishes, fresh from the garden, add color and crunch to this salad.

    SALAD
    1 cup water
    3 cups fresh broccoli florets or I-lb. pkg. Green Giant@ Frozen Broccoli Cuts
    8 oz. (3 1/2 cups) uncooked rotini (spiral pasta)
    1/2 cup sliced radishes

    6 oz. Cheddar cheese, cut into julienne strips

    (2x1/4x1/4 inches)
    2 (6 l/8-oz.) cans water-packed tuna, drained, flaked
    DRESSING
    1/2 cup lemon juice
    1/2 cup oil
    3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/8 teaspoon pepper
    1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

    Recipe



    In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add broccoli; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 7 to 12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; rinse with cold water. Meanwhile, cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water.

    In large bowl, combine broccoli, rotini and remaining salad ingredients; toss gently. In small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients except Parmesan cheese; shake well. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

    8 (1-cup) servings.

 

 

 


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