Ingredients

  • 1lb.campanelle,fusilli or other shaped pasta
  • 2 peppers grilled, skinned and sliced thin (red,orange,green...)
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs-chopped
  • 1lb.plum tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1/2lb.green beans trimmed and cooked with pasta last three minutes of cooking time
  • 12oz.jar marinated artichoke hearts drained reserving marinade
  • 1/2cup Kalamata olives chopped
  • 12oz.tuna (oil-packed or in water)
  • Juice of 4 lemons
  • 2 heads garlic(wrap in foil and roast at 450 degrees for 45 min.and let cool)
  • 1/3-1/2cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1T Dijon mustard
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2lb. cubed feta cheese(or crumbled if preferred)

Method

  • Cook pasta according to pkg directions;drain and shock along with the green beans in cold water. Toss lightly with the reserved artichoke marinade. Add peppers,eggs,plum tomatoes,artichokes and olives and mix well.
  • Dressing:Mash roasted garlic in medium bowl. Add lemon juice and mustard and whisk to combine. While whisking,drizzle in olive oil to taste. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
  • Add dressing to salad and serve immediately with bread or refrigerate until ready to serve.(Best served at room temp)