Spicy Tuna Mango Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• - Prepare the pasta according to normal directions, drain, cool, and pour into a large mixing bowl. Set aside. - In a smaller mixing bowl, add the Green Curry Paste and pepper to the mayonaise and mix until thoroughly blended. Start with 2 tablespoons and add to your taste. Remember that the tuna, pasta, and mango will offset the bite, so you want it a little spicier than you think it should be. - Add the mayonnaise to the pasta and mix thoroughly. Use a rubber spatula to clean the bowl well. - Cook, cool, and shred the tuna (if preparing fresh) or drain the canned tuna well and shred with a fork. Put the shredded tuna into the small mixing bowl. - Peel and chop the mango into quarter inch dice. You want the mango pieces to be about the same size as the cooked pasta shells. Add the mango to the tuna and mix well. - Add the tuna mango mixture to the pasta, using a wooden spoon or your hands to blend well. - Plate the prepared salad and chill for serving. Add thin slices of mango to the top for garnish if desired. - OPTION Split the salad into casserole dishes lined with breadcrumbs or crumbled saltines, and heat it in a 300F oven topped with shredded parmesan cheese until melted. Do not overheat as the sauce is mayonnaise based and may get oily but the breadcrumbs can only absorb so much liquid.

Steps:

• Boil pasta according to instructions on package; drain and rinse with cold water.
• Place cooled pasta in a large bowl and add tuna, scallions, bell pepper, mango, parsley and basil.
• For the dressing, whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
• Add dressing to salad and toss well to coat.
• Garnish with some extra basil and serve chilled on 4 plates.