Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad

by | Jun 11, 2019 | Dinner

This is a That Clean Life Recipe

Ingredients

Time: 15 Minutes 10 Ingredients Serves: 4

  • 2 cups Brown Rice Fusilli (cooked)
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup Green Olives (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1 can Tuna (drained and flaked)
  • 8 cups Arugula
  • 1/4 cup Hemp Seeds

Directions

  • Cook the brown rice pasta according to directions on the package.
  • While the pasta is cooking, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  • When the pasta is done cooking, drain it and rinse with cold water until cooled.
  • In a large bowl, toss the pasta, olives, sun dried tomatoes, tuna, arugula, hemp seeds and dressing until will combined. Divide between plates and enjoy!


Recipe Notes

Per serving: Calories: 469; Total Fat: 23g; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Sodium: 246 mg; Carbohydrate: 51g; net Carb: 39g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Protein: 17g

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