Tuna pasta salad

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked whole-wheat farfalle (bow tie pasta)

• 2 cans (6 ounces each) unsalted white tuna packed in water, drained

• 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped

• 2/3 cup frozen peas, thawed

• 2/3 cup reduced-fat salad dressing

• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, if desired

• 4 cups fresh spinach

Directions

• Cook the pasta until it is tender, following the package directions. Drain the pasta in a colander, rinse under cold water, and drain thoroughly.

• Combine all ingredients except spinach in a large bowl, tossing to mix. Place the salad mixture into the refrigerator, and chill for at least 2 hours.

• Place equal portions of the spinach onto dinner plates. Top the spinach with equal portions of the tuna salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 285 cal

• Total fat: 9g

• Saturated fat: 1g

• Monounsaturated fat: 2g

• Cholesterol: 28mg

• Sodium: 467mg

• Potassium: 487mg

• Carbohydrate: 28g

• Fiber: 6g

• Protein: 23g

• Calcium: 35mg