Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 160 g Dry pasta (fusilli or penne)
• 1 can (120 g) Canned tuna (in water, drained)
• 150 g Cherry tomatoes
• 50 g Kalamata or black olives, pitted
• 30 g Red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 0.25 tsp Salt(optional)
• 0.125 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water to chill.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, chop the tomatoes, red onion, and olives (if needed). Drain the tuna and set aside.

3. 3

   In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, pepper, and (optional) salt.

4. 4

   Combine the chilled pasta, tuna, tomatoes, olives, and red onion. Pour the dressing over and toss well.

5. 5

   Chill the salad for 5 minutes (or serve immediately) and taste for seasoning before serving.