Albacoretunaandbowtiepastasalad Recipes

ALBACORE TUNA AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to halt cooking. Drain.
• Broil or pan fry fresh tuna. Set aside. (If using canned tuna, drain and place the tuna in a serving bowl and proceed with recipe.).
• Combine dressing ingredients in non-reactive bowl and blend well.
• Break up the fresh tuna into bite size pieces and place in serving bowl with the pasta. Toss dressing gently with the pasta, tuna and remaining salad ingredients.
• Keep covered and chilled until ready to serve.

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD WITH FONTINA AND MELON

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse well.
• In a large bowl toss together pasta, melon, and cheese. Combine salad dressing and mint; pour over pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
• Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 24 hours.
• Add watercress to pasta mixture just prior to serving.
• For a pretty presentation, pasta salad may be served in melon shells :).

GREEK BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta to al dente; drain.
• Heat olive oil; cook chicken and garlic (you can use my Greek seasoning mix on the chicken).
• Add to pasta.
• Add red onions, artichoke hearts with the liquid, tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, button mushrooms, oil and vinegar dressing, olives, and cucumber.
• Season to taste; you may need additional vinaigrette dressing.