Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad (TNT)

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Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad (TNT)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 

Ingredients

•    1 pound pasta (any short noodle- i.e.: penne, rigatoni, bowties, etc)
•    2 jars canned tuna
•    1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
•    4 diced scallions green and white parts
•    1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
•    2 tbsp capers
•    1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
•    1 zested and juiced lemon
•    1 clove of minced garlic
•    1 tsp dried oregano
•    1/4 cup olive oil
•    salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions

1.    Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package, prepare slightly al dente so that it holds up in the pasta salad. Drain and set aside to cool.

2.    In a large bowl, combine tuna, sun dried tomatoes, scallions, parsley, capers, and olives. Mix well. 

3.    Add drained, cooled pasta to bowl and stir to combine.

4.    In a small bowl/jar, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and olive oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

5.    Drizzle dressing over top of pasta salad and toss all together right before serving.

Gail’s Notes: I remember making this a salad back in the day and it’s really, really tasty!

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