This refreshing Mediterranean Summer Salad combines the comfort of pesto tortellini with the protein punch of solid white tuna. The dish is brightened up with crisp green beans, sweet tomatoes, and briny artichoke hearts, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It’s an ideal choice for a quick lunch, a picnic side, or a light dinner on warm evenings. The combination of fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives adds depth, while the romaine lettuce provides a crunchy base. ItâÂÂs a simple yet satisfying meal that brings together pantry staples and fresh produce for a wholesome, flavorful experience.
Mediterranean Summer Salad
Description
This refreshing Mediterranean Summer Salad combines the comfort of pesto tortellini with the protein punch of solid white tuna. The dish is brightened up with crisp green beans, sweet tomatoes, and briny artichoke hearts, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for a quick lunch, a picnic side, or a light dinner on warm evenings. The combination of fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives adds depth, while the romaine lettuce provides a crunchy base. ItâÂÂs a simple yet satisfying meal that brings together pantry staples and fresh produce for a wholesome, flavorful experience.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pesto tortellini according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
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Meanwhile, blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to cool, then drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Halve the medium tomatoes and quarter the drained artichoke hearts. Thinly slice the red onion and sun-dried tomatoes.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, green beans, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, sliced red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and Nicoise olives.
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Drain the canned tuna and add it to the bowl, breaking it up into large chunks with a fork.
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Add the thinly sliced fresh basil and toss everything gently to combine.
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Serve the salad over a bed of chopped romaine lettuce for a crisp finish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 299.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.2g16%
- Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
- Cholesterol 73.1mg25%
- Sodium 71.5mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 45.5g91%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
