Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bow tie pasta, uncooked
  • 1 (9-ounce) can solid white tuna in spring water, drained and flaked
  • 1 cup finely chopped tomato (about 1 medium)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped, unpeeled cucumber (about 1/2 small)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery (about 1/2 large rib)
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; rinse under cold water, and drain again. Place pasta in a large bowl. Add tuna and next 4 ingredients.
  • Combine vinegar and remaining 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well. Pour vinegar mixture over pasta mixture, and toss well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Toss gently before serving.
  • Cook the pasta a day ahead of time. When you're ready to make the salad, rinse the pasta and assemble the salad.