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Tuna and lemon pasta salad recipe

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Created by Suzanne Gibbs and Adelaide Lucas

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Photography: Brett Stevens

Cuisine: Italian
Servings: Serves 4
Cooking Time: Less than 30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main

Ingredients

400g farfalle, or other short pasta of choice
2 bunches asparagus, blanched
425g tuna in spring water, drained and flaked
½ cup finely chopped mint
½ cup finely chopped parsley
½ cup (35g) fresh breadcrumbs, toasted

Garlic dressing
grated rind of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed

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Preparation

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet directions. Drain and refresh.

Halve asparagus, then slice diagonally. Combine with pasta, tuna, mint and parsley in a serving bowl.

To make dressing, combine ingredients in a jug. Drizzle over pasta and toss. Season to taste. Stir through breadcrumbs just before serving.

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