Tuna Pasta Salad
A refreshing pasta salad that makes use of expired but safe-to-consume canned tuna. The tuna is combined with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing for a delicious and safe meal.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 can expired canned tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, canned tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Tuna Stuffed Bell Peppers
These stuffed bell peppers make use of expired canned tuna to create a flavorful and nutritious meal. The tuna is mixed with vegetables, herbs, and spices, then baked until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 can expired canned tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup carrot, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers in a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the canned tuna, cooked quinoa, onion, celery, carrot, parsley, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the tuna mixture into the bell peppers, packing it tightly. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy these delicious stuffed bell peppers!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium