Mediterranean Pasta Salad
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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

30g+ ProteinLow CarbLow FatFat LossTunaCheese

Ingredients

  • 200 g mozzarella balls
  • 250 g baby plum tomatoes
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • 350 g farfalle
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 40 g Green Olives
  • 200 g tuna
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Instructions

1

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil

2

Add the pasta, stir once and cook for about 10 minutes or as directed on the packet.

3

Meanwhile, wash the tomatoes and cut into quarters. Slice the olives. Wash the basil.

4

Put the tomatoes into a salad bowl and tear the basil leaves over them. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and mix.

5

When the pasta is ready, drain into a colander and run cold water over it to cool it quickly.

6

Toss the pasta into the salad bowl with the tomatoes and basil.

7

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 flavours to mingle.

8

Sprinkle the pasta with a generous grind of black pepper and drizzle with the remaining olive oil just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

488
Calories
31g
Protein

Estimated values per serving.

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