Rotini Nicoise

Name: Rotini Nicoise
Ingredients: 12 oz. rotini; 6 oz. green beans, cut into pieces; 1-1/3 cup chopped tomatoes; 3/4 cup diced cucumbers; 3/4 cup diced red; green peppers; 1/2 cup sliced red onions; 1 can (6-1/2 oz.) flaked tuna packed in water, drained; 1/3 cup sliced olives; 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill; 1 tbsp. dried dill; 5 anchovies, minced; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp. water; 2 tsp. crushed garlic; Cucumber shavings, for garnish

18 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

12 oz. rotini
6 oz. green beans, cut into pieces
1-1/3 cup chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup diced cucumbers
3/4 cup diced red
green peppers
1/2 cup sliced red onions
1 can (6-1/2 oz.) flaked tuna packed in water, drained
1/3 cup sliced olives
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp. dried dill
5 anchovies, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. water
2 tsp. crushed garlic
Cucumber shavings, for garnish

Directions

1

Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or until firm to the bite.
2

Rinse with cold water.
3

Drain and place in a serving bowl.
4

Blanch green beans in boilng water approximately 2 minutes.
5

They should still be crisp.
6

Drain, rinse with cold water and add to pasta.
7

Add tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, onions, tuna, olives, dill and anchovies.
8

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, vinegar, water and garlic.
9

Pour over pasta and toss.
10

Garnish with cucumber shavings.