Barilla® Rotini Salad

with Tuna, Olives & Mozzarella Cheese

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Beginner
Diet
Seafood

Looking to add a punch of protein to your pasta salad? This Barilla Rotini Salad with Tuna, Olives and Mozzarella Cheese is just what you're looking for. Plus, tuna is rich in potassium and has many immune-boosting benefits, making it a clean choice for your weeknight or weekend meals!

420
Calories
47.0g
Carbohydrate
17.0g
Protein
18.0g
Fat

Ingredients 8 Number of Servings

1 Box Barilla Rotini

1/3 cup (84 mL) extra virgin olive oil

3 cups (1 kg) Cherry Tomatoes Quartered

1 cup (340 g) Kalamata Olive Halved

6 ounces (177 mL) Tuna In Olive Oil Drained

1 cup Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese (May Substitute Fresh Mozzarella)

1 tsp (5 mL) Salt-Packed Caper Soaked

1/2 cup (170 g) Fresh Basil Chopped

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Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
  • Soak capers in a bowl of water for 30 minutes to remove excess salt
  • Combine cherry tomatoes, olives, tuna, mozzarella, basil, salt, pepper and olive oil in a large bowl
  • Set aside to marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours
  • Add Rotini to boiling water
  • Cook according to package directions
  • Drain, place on flat baking pan, drizzle with olive oil, and let cool
  • Drain capers and mince finely; add capers to the large bowl
  • When pasta is cool, add pasta to bowl
  • Toss all ingredients, season with additional salt and pepper as desired, toss well and serve
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