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Easy Italian Butterfly Salad

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 242 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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

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

% 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.