Flatiron Flavor

Tuna-Bean-Veggie-Macaroni Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 Purple Bell Pepper
• 1/3 red onion
• 1 bag of carrots
• 5 stalks celery
• 1 cucumber
• 2 lb pasta (different shapes are fun)
• 1 can gabanzo beans
• 1 can tuna packed in water
• 2/3 cup Italian dressing
• 2/3 cup Mayo
• 1 tsp each Dried basil, oregano, and parsley

Directions:

1. Chop first 5 ingredients to small bite sized pieces.
2. Cook pasta till al dente.
3. After pasta is done cooking, pour 1/3 cup of Italian dressing on top of warm pasta.
4. Cool pasta in the refrigerator for at least 45 min.
5. Add chopped vegetables, chilled pasta, beans, tuna, herbs, and mayo together.
6. Again, chill before serving.

I have made this with small chunks of cheddar cheese, green or black olives, capers, tomatoes, and corn. There are tons of options for this. It really depends on what you have leftover in your refrigerator! That is how I decided to make this macaroni salad the first time. Enjoy!