Once again our Thermomix came into play with another of Anna’s recipes. This salad, crafted by the talented Anna Van Dyken, is truly exceptional. Bursting with flavour, it tantalizes the taste buds with its delightful combination of tastes and textures. The freshness of the ingredients paired with the tangy dressing creates a harmonious symphony of flavours that is both satisfying and delicious.
Anna’s culinary expertise shines through in this recipe, showcasing her mastery in creating dishes that are not only nutritious but also incredibly enjoyable. As featured in her second cookbook, “How I’ve Kept The Weight Off,” this salad can be found on page 92, offering readers a glimpse into her innovative approach to healthy eating.
Overall, this salad is a testament to Anna’s culinary prowess and dedication to promoting wellness through delicious and nourishing food. It stands as a shining example of how healthy eating can be both enjoyable and fulfilling.
Loaded Tuna Pasta Salad
What's Needed
- Thermomix
- Strainer
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
SALAD
- elbow pasta
- 1.2 litre Water
- broccoli
- red capsicum
- yellow capsicum
- cherry tomatoes
- red onion
- can tuna in springwater
- fresh flat-leaf parsley
- fresh basil leaves plus extra leaves to serve
DRESSING
- 99 % fat-free balsamic dressing
- parmesan cheese
- lemon zest
- lemon juice
- salt/pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add 1200ml water to TM BowlPlace lid and simmer basket on top1.2 litre Water
- 10 mins | 100 degrees | Speed 1
- Meanwhile - cut up broccoli into small florets
- Add pasta to TM bowl - put on lid and simmer basket.elbow pasta
- Add broccoli florets to the simmer basketCook for the time that your pasta requiresTIME | 100 degrees | REVERSE | Speed 1broccoli
- Set aside to cool
- If you add boiled eggs like I do use egg boiler mode. I like the medium setting
- Add Capsicum, onion and herbs to TM bowl - chunks3 seconds | Speed 5If still to "chunky' for your liking - repeatred capsicum, yellow capsicum, red onion, fresh flat-leaf parsley, fresh basil leaves
- Pour over cooled pasta and broccoliAdd tomatoes & tunacherry tomatoes, can tuna in springwater
- NO NEED TO RINSE THE BOWL
- Add dressing ingredients5 seconds | Speed 499 % fat-free balsamic dressing, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice
- Pour over salad and enjoy
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