Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Tuna
User Reviews
4
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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
8 servings
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Calories
272 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Tuna
Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Tuna brings together a mix of vegetables, beans, tuna, and eggs over bow tie pasta, offering a variety of textures from the tender pasta and beans to the crisp vegetables. The marinade on the artichokes and peppers infuses subtle tang and depth, complemented by olives and red onion for a briny bite. The salad is dressed with a blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried thyme, and oregano, creating a pleasant herbal and acidic contrast.
The pasta is cooked to al dente to preserve a firm texture and immediately tossed with the dressing to absorb flavor. Once combined with the other ingredients, the salad can be served tossed or arranged in a composed style for presentation. Fresh basil and thyme scattered on top enhance the salad’s aromatic profile.
This salad can be a refreshing option for lunch or a side to grilled dishes. It's substantial enough to serve on its own or alongside other Mediterranean fare. The balance of protein from tuna and eggs with diverse vegetables makes it both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb bow tie pasta
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts chopped, marinated
- 1/2 cup peppers marinated
- 1/2 cup cucumber cut in small dice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomato halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup radicchio cut in shreds
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 1/4 cup green olives
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 14 ounce White beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 6 ounce albacore tuna drained, canned
- 2 egg cut in quarters, hard cooked
- basil fresh, handful of leaves
- thyme fresh, handful of leaves
- salt fresh cracked, to taste
- black pepper fresh cracked, to taste
dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 Tbsp red wine vinegar to taste
- 1/2 tsp thyme dried
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- salt fresh cracked, to taste
- black pepper fresh cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta just to the al dente stage, drain.
- Whisk the dressing together while the pasta cooks, then toss the hot pasta with some of the dressing.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl with the pasta and toss with more of the dressing. Note: if you'd like to serve this as a 'composed salad' like you see in some of my photos, you can arrange the ingredients in groups over the pasta, and toss with the dressing tableside.
- Serve garnished with more fresh herbs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 278IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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