AVACADO & TUNA PASTA SALAD

Avocado and Tuna Pasta Salad 

Preperation Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Time: 10 minutes 

Ingredients:

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2 avocado, chopped

1/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing

1/4 cup red onions, sliced thin

6 oz canned water-packed albacore tuna, drained and flaked

2 tbsp black olives, chopped

3/4 cup tomatoes, chopped

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

2 oz shell macaroni

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed

4 green lettuce leaves

Cooking Directions:

Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain. Combine next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Combine pasta with remaining ingredients, except lettuce, in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and mix gently until well coated. Arrange lettuce leaves onto individual serving plates. Top with salad. 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 170

% Calories From Fat 25.4%

Total Fat 4.8g

Saturated Fats 0.9g

Mono-unsaturated Fats 2.4g

Poly-unsaturated Fats 1g

Cholesterol 18mg

Sodium 370mg

Total Carbohydrates 18g

Dietary Fiber 2.8g

Sugar 3.4g

Protein 13g