Bowtie Nicoise Salad
(from momtoleah’s recipe box)
Source: Back of a pasta box a long time ago
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) package bowtie pasta
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 can (6 1/2 oz.) solid white tuna
- 1/4 cup red bell peppers, diced
- 2 Tbsp. celery, diced
- 3/4 cup black olives, halved
Directions
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Rinse with cold water and drain well. (skip the rinse if you prefer to eat it hot….we do)
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While pasta is cooking, combined mayonnaise, feta, black pepper and Parmesan to make dressing.
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Drain and flake tuna, add bell peppers celery and olives.
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Add to dressing and mix.
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Add pasta to dressing and mix gently.
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Salt and pepper to taste.