This vibrant Tuna & Olive Pasta Salad is a refreshing yet hearty dish perfect for warm-weather lunches or potluck gatherings. The combination of tender elbow pasta, savory canned tuna, and briny black olives creates a satisfying texture profile, while the fresh parsley and scallions add a bright, herbal note. The homemade vinaigrette, featuring extra virgin olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, and dried oregano and thyme, coats every bite with a tangy, aromatic flavor. It is an easy, no-fuss meal that allows the high-quality ingredients to shine. Serve chilled for the best flavor development, making it an ideal make-ahead option for busy weeknights or outdoor entertaining.
Tuna & Olive Pasta Salad
Description
This vibrant Tuna & Olive Pasta Salad is a refreshing yet hearty dish perfect for warm-weather lunches or potluck gatherings. The combination of tender elbow pasta, savory canned tuna, and briny black olives creates a satisfying texture profile, while the fresh parsley and scallions add a bright, herbal note. The homemade vinaigrette, featuring extra virgin olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, and dried oregano and thyme, coats every bite with a tangy, aromatic flavor. It is an easy, no-fuss meal that allows the high-quality ingredients to shine. Serve chilled for the best flavor development, making it an ideal make-ahead option for busy weeknights or outdoor entertaining.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow pasta according to package directions until al dente.
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Drain the pasta and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Drain well.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, pitted black olives, drained tuna, chopped parsley, and sliced scallions. Toss gently to mix.
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In a separate jar or bowl, whisk together the white wine, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, mustard, dried oregano, dried thyme, and finely chopped garlic until well combined.
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Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture. Gently toss everything together until the pasta and ingredients are evenly coated.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 682.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 43.5g67%
- Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
- Cholesterol 38.0mg13%
- Sodium 450.0mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 52.0g18%
- Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
- Sugars 2.5g
- Protein 22.5g45%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
