February 18, 2006 | Episode 7

If you don't have time to shell fresh peas, frozen make a terrific substitute
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Sweet Pea and Tuna Salad
- Hands-On Time:
15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Makes 4 to 6 servings - 4 cups short pasta (such as shells or orecchiette)
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 6-ounce cans tuna, drained
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse
under cold running water.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, onion, parsley, and tuna. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, mustard, and pepper. Add the vinaigrette to the pasta and toss. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
