Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 lb (453 g) cavatappi pasta
- 1 can (12 ounces) no-salt-added tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup (30 g) sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup (30 g) sliced Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup (20 g) chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, combine the tuna, olives, olive oil, vinegar, and basil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and rinse it with cold water.
- Add the pasta to the bowl with the tuna mixture and stir to combine.
- Serve the pasta salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Protein: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
Dish Characteristics:
- Refreshing and flavorful
- Easy to make ahead of time
- Perfect for a summer gathering
User Comments:
- "This pasta salad is so good! I love the combination of flavors."
- "This is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or picnic."
- "I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I love this salad."
- "This salad is light and flavorful, and it's easy to make."
- "I love how this salad is customizable. I added some chopped red onion and feta cheese."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have no-salt-added tuna, rinse the tuna well before using it.
- If you don't have red wine vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar or lemon juice.
- You can add other ingredients to this salad, such as chopped vegetables, cheese, or nuts.
