Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

• Small Pasta (e.g., Farfalle, Fusilli)

  5.3 oz
• Canned Tuna in Olive Oil (drained)

  4.9 oz
• Cherry Tomatoes

  7.1 oz
• Red Onion (finely diced)

  1.1 oz
• Cucumber (diced)

  2.6 oz
• Pitted Black Olives (sliced)

  1.8 oz
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  2.0 tbsp
• Fresh Lemon Juice

  1.0 tbsp
• Fresh Parsley (chopped)

  0.4 oz
• Salt

  0.1 oz
• Black Pepper (freshly ground)

  0.0 oz

All Steps

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse with cold water to cool it down and prevent sticking. Set aside.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, drain the canned tuna and flake it into a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, dice the cucumber, and slice the pitted black olives. Add all prepared vegetables to the bowl with the tuna.

4. 4

   Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the tuna and vegetables.

5. 5

   In a small separate bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create the dressing.

6. 6

   Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld. This salad is delicious served cold.