Broccoli Pasta Tuna Salad

By rrxing

A colorful confetti mixture packed with good nutrition and interesting textures.
NOTE: For bright green broccoli, blanch flowerets in boiling water 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse immediately with cold water.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (3 1/2 cups) spiral macaroni
• 3 cups fresh broccoli flowerets or 2 (10-oz) pkgs frozen broccoli, thawed and cut up
• 2 (7 oz) cans water-packed tuna, drained, flaked
• 6 oz cheddar cheese, julienne cut
• 1/2 cup sliced radishes
• DRESSING
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup oil
• 3/4 tsp dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Parmesan cheese, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni to desired doneness as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain; rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, broccoli, tuna, cheddar cheese and radishes.
In small bowl, blend all dressing ingredients except Parmesan cheese; mix well.
Toss dressing with macaroni mixture. Refrigerate to blend flavors.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.