Olives Tuna and Fresh Herbs Pasta Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this irresistible Olives Tuna and Fresh Herbs Pasta Salad—a quick, flavorful dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Combining tender pasta with the bold flavors of canned tuna, briny olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, this recipe is elevated by the freshness of chopped parsley and basil. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy pasta salad is a versatile delight that's ideal for serving chilled or at room temperature. Perfect for picnics, summer gatherings, or an easy weeknight meal, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is a wholesome, protein-packed option the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 250 g pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 200 g canned tuna in olive oil
- 100 g black or green olives, pitted and sliced
- 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool to room temperature.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, canned tuna (drained of excess oil), sliced olives, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5
Add the chopped parsley and basil to the pasta salad and toss again to distribute the fresh herbs throughout.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 7
Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if desired.
Step 8
Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh herbs if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (627.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1227.3 |
| Total Fat 71.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2555.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.7g | |
| Protein 60.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 400IU | 0% |
| Calcium 147.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 807.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories