Easy Italian Butterfly Salad
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
242 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Italian Butterfly Salad
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Easy Italian Pasta Salad, made with fresh ingredients, including tomatoes, mozzarella, herbs and a delicious Homemade Italian Salad Dressing. The perfect Summertime Lunch or Dinner idea.
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Ingredients
FOR THE PASTA SALAD
- 3 cups pasta (cooked) (small past / I used bow tie pasta)
- 2 cans tuna drained (6 ounces / 170 grams)
- 1 can sweet corn drained (6 ounces / 150 grams)
- 15 small mozzarella balls (cut in half)
- 20-25 Grape or Cherry Tomatoes (cut in half)
- 5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
FOR THE DRESSING
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon basil (chopped)
- dash pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the pasta al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water. (Only rinse pasta in cold water if making a cold pasta salad)
FOR THE DRESSING
- In a small bowl combine the olive oil, balsamic, oregano, salt, basil and dash of pepper. Stir or whisk to combine.
FOR THE PASTA SALAD
- In a large bowl add the tuna, corn, mozzarella balls, tomatoes and fresh chopped basil, then add the cooked drained pasta and mix, then drizzle the dressing on top and gently combine. Can be served immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate approximately 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
888mg
(37%)
Potassium
779mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1020IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
25.2mg
(28%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 888mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 779mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1020IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 25.2mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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