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Bowl of mediterranean tuna pasta salad with olives, cherry tomatoes, and herbs.

Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad with Olives

A simple and flavorful pasta salad with tuna, olives, and Mediterranean ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz pasta short shape like penne or fusilli
  • 2 cans tuna drained
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tuna, olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

You can add feta cheese or cucumber for extra flavor and texture.

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