Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of Italy with the goodness of seafood. Made with fresh ingredients like mozzarella balls, baby plum tomatoes, basil, and tuna, this salad is a perfect choice for a light and satisfying meal. The combination of farfalle pasta, olives, and extra virgin olive oil adds a delightful Mediterranean touch to this dish.

Ingredients:

• 350 g farfalle pasta
• 200 g mozzarella balls
• 250 g baby plum tomatoes
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 40 g green olives, sliced
• 200 g tuna, drained
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, stir once, and cook for about 10 minutes or as directed on the packet.
2. Meanwhile, wash the tomatoes and cut them into quarters. Slice the olives. Wash the basil leaves.
3. Put the tomatoes into a salad bowl and tear the basil leaves over them. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and mix well.
4. When the pasta is ready, drain it into a colander and run cold water over it to cool it quickly.
5. Toss the pasta into the salad bowl with the tomatoes and basil.
6. Add the sliced olives, drained mozzarella balls, and chunks of tuna. Mix well and let the salad rest for at least half an hour to allow the flavors to mingle.
7. Sprinkle the pasta with a generous grind of black pepper and drizzle with the remaining olive oil just before serving.

Recipe Details:

• Cuisine: Italian
• Category: Baking, Pasta, Seafood
• Servings: 4
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrients:

• Calories: 420 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 380mg
• Potassium: 450mg
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 4g
• Vitamin A: 800IU
• Vitamin C: 20mg
• Calcium: 200mg
• Iron: 2mg

For a visual guide on how to make this Mediterranean Pasta Salad, you can watch the video tutorial here.

Enjoy this delightful Mediterranean Pasta Salad as a light lunch or a side dish. It’s a perfect choice for those who love the flavors of Italy and the freshness of seafood. Bon appétit!