Pasta Tuna Salad with Sliced Green Olives
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly satisfying, this Pasta Tuna Salad with Sliced Green Olives is your go-to recipe for a refreshing and protein-packed meal. Featuring tender rotini pasta tossed with flaky tuna, tangy green olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of red onion for crunch, this salad is elevated by a vibrant dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Fresh parsley adds an herbal finish, making every bite burst with Mediterranean-inspired flavor. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and best served chilled, this pasta salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or an easy weeknight dinner. Packed with healthy ingredients and lots of texture, it’s a make-ahead dish everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g rotini pasta
- 2 cans canned tuna in olive oil
- 100 g green olives, sliced
- 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna (flaked with a fork), sliced green olives, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl and pour the prepared dressing over the top. Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preferences.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.1 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 3928 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.5 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 109.8 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.0 mcg | 85% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1867 mg | 40% | |
*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.
