Ingredients:

2 cups pasta shells

1⁄4 cup bottled fat-free Italian dressing

1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed

1 6-oz. can water-packed tuna, drained and flaked

3⁄4 cup diced tomato

1⁄2 ripe avocado, diced 

1⁄4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons black olives, chopped

4 green leaf lettuce leaves

 

Directions:

In a large saucepan, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, then rinse briefly under cold water. Drain. In a small bowl, combine the Italian dressing, basil, garlic and crushed red pepper. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, tomato, avocado, red onion and olives. Add the dressing and toss until evenly coated. Line plates with the lettuce leaves and spoon the salad on top.

 

Preparation time: 30-60 minutes

Serves: 4, 1⁄2 cup of vegetables per serving

 

Nutrition Information per Serving: calories: 295, total fat: 6.4g, saturated fat: 1.1g, % calories from fat: 19%, % calories from saturated fat: 3%, protein: 18g, carbohydrates: 41g, cholesterol: 18mg, dietary fiber: 5g, sodium: 363mg