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Ray Parrella's Pasta Salad

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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 ounce Italian dressing (creamy)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano (flakes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil (flakes)
  • FOR THE SALAD
  • 8 ounce dry pasta shells
  • 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower florets, chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, grated
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 3 green onion,chopped
  • 8 ounces tuna (1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup lettuce (for salad plates)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • TO MAKE THE DRESSING

  • Step 1: Put all ingredients in a large decanter, mixing well. Refrigerate.

  • TO MAKE THE SALAD

  • Step 2: Cook pasta according to package directions.

  • Step 3: Drain, rinse, coat with a little dressing, and toss (This will keep pasta from sticking and preserve it for several days).

  • Step 4: Store in covered container in refrigerator.

  • Step 5: Before serving, heat pasta for 30 seconds in microwave, then toss with vegetables and tuna, can use chicken or seafood insteaad.

  • Step 6: Add a little more dressing. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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