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Pasta Salad with Tuna, Capers and Lemon Recipe

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Atkins Pasta Salad with Tuna, Capers and Lemon
23.6g
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Style:Italian
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Phase: Phase 4
Difficulty: Difficult
* Any adjustments made to the serving values will only update the ingredients of that recipe and not change the directions.
24.1g

Protein

21.9g

Fat

1.6g

Fiber

397cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 oz Brown Rice Pasta, dry
  • 0 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 12 oz Tuna in Water (Canned)
  • 0 1/2 medium Red Onions
  • 0 1/4 cup Parsley
  • 3 tbsp, drained Capers
  • 16 each Kalamata Olives
  • 1 fl oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook pasta in lightly salted boiling water until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Mix in olive oil until pasta is coated.
  2. Add tuna, diced onion, minced parsley, capers and their brine, sliced olives, lemon juice and lemon zest.
  3. Toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

Cooking Tip

Feel free to swap in your favorite lettuce for this recipe, as net carb change will likely be minimal.