TUNA PINEAPPLE MACARONI SALAD

Yield: Makes 10-12 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16oz.)pkg. small pasta shells; 1/2 large purple onion; 10-12 cloves peeled fresh garlic; 4 large carrots; 4 stalks celery; 1 medium red bell pepper; 1 medium green bell pepper; 1 20oz.can of crushed pineapple (drained); 1-12oz.can or 2-6oz.cans of tuna in water (drained); Season Salt to tasted; 1 1/2 cups Lowfat Mayonaise

This is a very simple salad. My friends and family always request that I make this. Makes a great side dish for potlucks or barbeques.It calls for green and red bell peppers but you could add jalapeno peppers for an extra kick!

July 19, 2005

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 10-12 servings

Ingredients

1 (16oz.)pkg. small pasta shells

1/2 large purple onion

10-12 cloves peeled fresh garlic

4 large carrots

4 stalks celery

1 medium red bell pepper

1 medium green bell pepper

1 20oz.can of crushed pineapple (drained)

1-12oz.can or 2-6oz.cans of tuna in water (drained)

Season Salt to tasted

1 1/2 cups Lowfat Mayonaise

Preparation

Boil pasta shells until just soft (do not overcook) Drain; mix in ice cubes remove when cooled. Cut all vegetables and garlic into marble size pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add tuna, pineapple and pasta. Mix all together then add mayonaise add more mayonaise if needed to coat. Sprinkle Season salt to taste. Chill for 2-3 hours and serve.

TagsAmerican Pasta Vegetable Side Low Fat

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