Tuna & Olive Pasta Salad

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Classic Italian-style cold pasta salad with briny olives, tender tuna, and a zesty herb vinaigrette
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Tuna & Olive Pasta Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 682.5

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

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Drain well.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, pitted black olives, drained tuna, chopped parsley, and sliced scallions. Toss gently to mix.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture. Gently toss everything together until the pasta and ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. 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.

Keywords: tuna pasta salad, italian pasta, cold pasta salad, olive salad, summer lunch, potluck recipe, easy dinner, tuna recipe, pasta with tuna, herb vinaigrette, make-ahead meal, scallions, parsley, elbow macaroni, brunch ideas
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