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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, canned tuna (drained of excess oil), sliced olives, and halved cherry tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Add the chopped parsley and basil to the pasta salad and toss again to distribute the fresh herbs throughout.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if desired.
Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh herbs if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.1 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2555 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.5 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 807 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
