Pasta Salad Nicoise

FOR DRESSING: Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake well. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Run under cold water, drain thoroughly and allow to cool.

Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds. Add the tuna and cook gently for a minute or two on both sides until it is just cooked, but still rare in the middle. (Canned tuna can be used if fresh is unavailable.) Remove from the pan, drain on a paper towel and allow to cool.

TO SERVE: Combine all of the remaining ingredients with the tuna. Pour over the desired quantity of dressing. Stir carefully and thoroughly to coat all ingredients with the dressing.