Pasta Salad With Tuna, Capers & Balsamic Dressing
This pasta salad recipe is a delightful blend of tender orecchiette pasta mixed with juicy cherry tomatoes, flavorful tuna, tangy capers, and refreshing rocket leaves. Tossed together with a zesty balsamic dressing, this dish is perfect for a light and satisfying meal. Garnished with fresh basil leaves, each bite bursts with a variety of textures and tastes, making it a great choice for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 350g orecchiette pasta
- 225g jar MSC approved tuna in spring water, drained
- 1 tbsp capers , drained
- 15 peppadew peppers from a jar, chopped
- 1 celery heart, sliced
- 140g yellow, red or a mixture of cherry tomatoes , halved
- 75ml balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 100g bag rocket leaves
- good handful basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain and rinse in cold water. After draining again, transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients except the basil, season well, and toss to combine. Scatter with basil and serve.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 527 calories
- Fat Content: 10 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 82 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 16 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 24 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.6 milligram of sodium
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