*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Tuna Italiano Insalata

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Dressing:
   3      tb            Red wine vinegar
   1      cl            Garlic -- minced
   1      ts            Dried basil
     1/2  ts            Salt
     1/4  ts            Sugar
                        Freshly ground pepper
   4      ts            Olive oil
                        Salad:
   2      c             Cooked bowtie or spiral pasta --
                        - drained
     1/2  c             Tuna -- water packed, drained,
                        - flaked
   2      oz            Low-fat jack or cheddar --
                        - cubed 1/4"
   1      c             Cherry tomatoes -- halved
     1/4  c             Red onion -- thinly sliced
     1/4  c             Celery -- thinly sliced
     3/4  c             Broccoli flowerettes -- steamed
     1/2  c             Artichoke hearts -- sliced,
                        - canned or thawed
     1/4  c             Parsley -- chopped
                        Belgian endive

Dressing:

In small container with tightly fitting lid, combine dressing
ingredients.

Cover tightly and shake thoroughly to mix.

Salad:

In large bowl combine salad ingredients, except endive.

Pour dressing over all and toss to mix.

Chill at least 1 hour.

To Serve:

Arrange salad in serving bowl lined with endive spears.


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