Tuna Pesto Pasta Salad with Olives
Simple 5 ingredient summer salad using store-bought pesto, bowtie noodles, red onion, a can of tuna, and black olives for a salad with lots of flavor but minimal ingredients.
Servings: 8
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Farfalle pasta, or another small shape cooked to package instructions and cooled
- 1 can tuna drained
- 15 -20 Kalamata olives
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or basil optional
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup pesto
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh herbs, chopped optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Add pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix.
- Serve or refrigerate until needed.
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Notes
Notes - Use the pasta shape of your choice.
Substitutions - Add other vegetables that you like. Try a red pesto.
Storage - Stores in the fridge for 3-4 days or so.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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