• 1/4 cup fat-free, cholesterol free prepared Italian dressing
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
• 2 cups cooked shell macaroni, drained
• 1 can (6-oz) water-packed albacore tuna, drained and flaked
• 3/4 cup diced tomato
• 1/2 ripe medium avocado, seeded, peeled, and diced
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 Tbsp chopped black olives
• 4 green leaf lettuce leaves

In small bowl, combine dressing, basil, garlic, and red pepper flakes; set aside. In large bowl combine macaroni albacore, tomato, avocado, red onion, and olives. Add dressing and toss. Line four plates with lettuce leaves, spoon on salad.
 
 

This is an official 5 A Day recipe.