Note: Mostaccioli are large, 2-inch-long macaroni tubes cut on the diagonal. They can have either a ridged or smooth surface. (You can substitute your favorite pasta)

8 ounces mostaccioli pasta, uncooked
3/4 c water
3 T olive oil
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 tsp dried whole oregano
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
1/8 tsp lite salt
1- 9 1/4 ounce can water-packed tuna, drained
2 cups coursely shredded romaine lettuce
12 cherry tomatoes, halved

Cook pasta according to package directions omitting fat and salt; drain pasta well.
Combine water and next 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a wire whisk.
Place pasta in a large bowl. Pour 1/2 cup vinegar mixture over pasta; toss gently. Add remaining vinegar, tuna, lettuce and tomato; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill.
Serving suggestion: This looks nice on individual red lettuce lined salad plates!
Yield: 10 servings (aobut 163 calories per 1-cup serving)

Vitals:
9.7 Protein
4.7 Fat
20.0 Carbs
0 Cholest.
1.3 Iron
121 Sodium (based on using regular salt)
20 Calcium