8 oz (250 g) pasta, such as rotini or scoobido
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
Half sweet red pepper, sliced
Half head cauliflower or broccoli florets
1 can (6 oz/170 g) tuna packed in water, drained or 7 oz (213 g) salmon, drained or 19 oz (540 mL) soya beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup (250 mL) favourite salad dressing, such as Caesar
1. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for about 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Cook carrots, celery, red pepper and cauliflower in same pot with boiling water for 2 minutes; drain and cool.
2. In large bowl, toss pasta with cooked vegetables, tuna and dressing to coat. Spoon into individual plastic containers. Refrigerate overnight or for up to 2 days.
Serves 4-6
For nutritional information for this recipe, see Foodland Ontario.