Tuna Pasta

1 box (16 oz.) tri color pasta

1 can (6 oz.) tuna

1 package (12 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables (can use whatever vegetables you like; fresh or mixed.  I prefer fresh peppers, carrots, and peas.  Get creative here for some variations)

1 cup ranch dressing

Cook pasta according to package directions. About 5 minutes before pasta is finished cooking, pour frozen vegetables into boiling pot of pasta. Bring to a second boil. Drain. Place pasta/vegetable mixture in a bowl. Add can of drained tuna. Pour ranch dressing in and toss to coat. This can be served warm or cold. If you want it warm, just drain and add tuna, dressing and toss. If you would like to serve it cold, drain pasta/vegetable mixture with cold water until cooled. Then add tuna and dressing and toss.

Taken from: Menu4Moms

Southwestern Bean Salad

(Chilled Salad)


1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

2 celery ribs, sliced

1 medium red onion, diced

1 medium tomato, diced

1 cup corn, fresh or frozen*, thawed

Dressing:

3/4 cup thick and chunky salsa

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup lime juice

1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. salt, optional

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, celery, onion, tomato, and corn. Prepare the dressing in a small bowl or jar. Mix well. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.



Sensational Summer Salads by Marilyn Moll, The Urban Homemaker; copied from Menus 4 Moms