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Welcome to Chichay's Kitchen!

Here you'll find recipes, healthy food ideas and photos from Chichay, a "green" housewife who loves baking and cooking healthy versions of delicious dishes for her husband, and who also enjoys trying new food from all over the world!
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Friday, June 20, 2008

"TUNA PASTA SALAD"


Here's a refreshing pasta salad that is perfect as a side dish for barbecues! I used tuna as my protein here, but you can always use shredded cooked chicken too.


-Chichay


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Tuna Pasta Salad


What You Need:
  • 2 cups cooked pasta noodles
  • 1 pouch tuna flakes
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp sugar or half a packet splenda
  • 2 stalks of celery, minced
  • 1 small carrot, minced (2-3 tbsp)
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 2 tbsp shredded asiago or parmesan cheese

How To:


-Whip together the mayo, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
-In a large bowl, mix together the tuna flakes, celery, carrots, raisins, cheese and the mayo dressing.
-Fold in gently the pasta noodles-Refrigerate for at least an hour.
-Top with some more cheese if desired.

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