Summer Pasta Salad

A terrific summer make-ahead meal. Prep now, serve later for lunch or dinner.

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Created By: StarKist

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Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

10 – 15 minutes

Servings:

6-8
 

Nutritional Information

2 pouches (4.5 oz.) StarKist Tuna Creations®, Zesty Lemon Pepper

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 pouches (4.5 oz.) StarKist Tuna Creations®, Zesty Lemon Pepper
  • 6 oz. Farfalle (bow tie)pasta
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 bag (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place pasta in boiling water and cook to al dente stage.  (approximately 10 – 15 minutes)
  2. Drain pasta and place in large bowl and mix in oil.  Add spinach to hot pasta and stir to slightly wilt spinach.  Add tuna, tomatoes, feta cheese, pine nuts and garlic powder and stir well.
  3. Place in refrigerator to chill, at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.   Let stand on counter for 30 minutes before serving.  Season with salt and pepper as desired.