Tuna Macaroni Salad

• 8 oz elbow macaroni
• 6 oz green beans, trimmed and halved lengthwise
• 1 None fresh long red chili pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp wholegrain mustard
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
• 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
• 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium red pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained and flaked

1. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water according to package directions. Add the green beans to the pan for the last 2 mins of pasta cooking time, then drain. Rinse under cold water.
2. For the dressing, whisk the chili pepper, oil, vinegar and mustard in a small bowl.
3. Combine the pasta, green beans, herbs, tomato, pepper, tuna and dressing in a large bowl and toss gently.

elbow macaroni, green beans, long red chili pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, wholegrain mustard, fresh chives, parsley, basil, cherry tomatoes, red pepper, tuna

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