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Tuna Nicoise Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked rotini pasta
  • 1 can 5 oz tuna, drained
  • 1 cup green beans blanched and chopped
  • 2 boiled eggs quartered
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives halved
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta to package directions; drain and cool.
  2. Boil beans 2-3 minutes; cool in an ice bath, drain, and chop.
  3. Combine pasta, tuna, beans, quartered eggs, olives, tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Pour dressing over salad.
  6. Toss to coat evenly.
  7. Garnish with optional parsley.
  8. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  9. Serve cold.

Notes

You can use canned salmon instead of tuna for a different twist. Add some capers for an extra burst of flavor. This salad is great for meal prep and stays fresh in the fridge for a couple of days! All the flavors of a classic BLT sandwich in a pasta salad form.