Recipe for Tuna Nicoise Pasta Toss 
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Yield:
5
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
2 cup small red potatoes quartered about 10 ounces
2 cup cut green beans 1 inch pieces about 1/2 pound
3 tbl olive oil divided
1/3 cup shallots diced
3 x garlic cloves minced
4 cup uncooked cavatappi spiral-shaped pasta
2 tbl fresh tarragon minced or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tbl coarse-grained mustard
1 tbl white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
3 oz solid white tuna in water drained
Instructions:
Instructions: 1. Place potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 7 minutes. Add beans; cook an additional 3 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; saute 3 minutes. Add potatoes, beans, and garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; set aside.

4. Combine 2 tablespoons oil, tarragon, mustard, vinegar, and salt; stir well. Combine pasta, potato mixture, and tuna in a large bowl; toss well. Drizzle mustard mixture over pasta mixture, tossing gently to coat. Serve with freshly ground pepper.

Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups).

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