Mediterranean Pasta Salad
A refreshing Mediterranean pasta salad with mozzarella, tuna, tomatoes, olives, and basil.
- 50 min
- 590 kcal
- Pescatarian
- Italian
- Seafood
Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.
Ingredients
For 4 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil.
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Step 2:
Add the farfalle, stir once, and cook for about 10 minutes or as directed on the packet.
10 min -
Step 3:
Meanwhile, wash the tomatoes and cut them into quarters.
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Step 4:
Slice the olives.
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Step 5:
Wash the basil.
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Step 6:
Put the tomatoes into a salad bowl and tear the basil leaves over them.
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Step 7:
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix.
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Step 8:
When the pasta is ready, drain it in a colander and run cold water over it to cool it quickly.
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Step 9:
Toss the pasta into the salad bowl with the tomatoes and basil.
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Step 10:
Add the sliced olives, drained mozzarella balls, and chunks of tuna, then mix well.
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Step 11:
Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to mingle.
30 min -
Step 12:
Sprinkle the pasta with a generous grind of black pepper and drizzle with the remaining olive oil just before serving.
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