Pasta, Tuna, Apple and Artichoke Salad

By á-4084

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb (375 g) fusilli (or other short pasta)
• 4 cups (1 litre) leafy lettuce (or other), coarsely chopped
• 1 can 14 oz (398 ml) artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) chopped toasted almonds
• 1 green apple (unpeeled), cored and diced
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) chopped capers
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) lemon juice
• 1 can 7 oz (198 ml) light tuna, drained and broken into pieces
• Salt and pepper

Details

Adapted from ricardocuisine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Rinse under cold running water and drain well. Place in a large bowl.
Add lettuce, artichokes, almonds, half the apple and capers. Season with salt and pepper.
When ready to serve, add oil and lemon juice. Toss well. Spoon into bowls. Top with tuna pieces and remaining diced apple.