Tuna Macaroni Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.
For the dressing, whisk the chili pepper, oil, vinegar and mustard in a small bowl.
Combine the pasta, green beans, herbs, tomato, pepper, tuna and dressing in a large bowl and toss gently.