Mediterranean Tuna-Pasta Salad

Light and easy for busy weeknights, this tuna-pasta salad brings Mediterranean flavor thanks to tomatoes, onion, olives, and a zesty vinaigrette.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 332 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 ½ teaspoons olive oil
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
• ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 (12 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
• ½ (12 ounce) box dry fettuccine pasta
• ¼ cup pitted olives, halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.

Step 2

Place pasta in a large bowl; add tuna, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.

Step 3

Combine vinegar, garlic, oil, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake vinaigrette well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.