Name: Barilla Rotini Salad with Tuna, Olives & Mozzarella Cheese
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla Rotini; 1/3 Cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 Cups Cherry Tomatoes Quartered; 1 Cup Kalamata Olives Halved; 6 Ounces Tuna In Olive Oil Drained; 1 Cup Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese (May Substitute Fresh Mozzarella); 1 Teaspoon Salt-Packed Caper Soaked; 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil Chopped

Barilla Rotini Salad with Tuna, Olives & Mozzarella Cheese

2 hours 10 minutes

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Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Rotini pasta.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla Rotini

1/3Cup extra virgin olive oil

3Cups Cherry Tomatoes Quartered

1Cup Kalamata Olives Halved

6Ounces Tuna In Olive Oil Drained

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

1Teaspoon Salt-Packed Caper Soaked

1/2Cup Fresh Basil Chopped

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

BRING a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

SOAK capers in a bowl of water for 30 minutes to remove excess salt.

Step 3

COMBINE cherry tomatoes, olives, tuna, mozzarella, basil, salt, pepper and olive oil in a large bowl.

Step 4

Set aside to marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Step 5

ADD Rotini to boiling water.

Step 6

Cook according to package directions.

Step 7

Drain, place on flat baking pan, drizzle with olive oil, and let cool.

Step 8

DRAIN capers and mince finely; add capers to the large bowl.

Step 9

When pasta is cool, add pasta to bowl.

Step 10

Toss all ingredients, season with additional salt and pepper as desired, toss well and serve.

Rotini

Rotini (meaning "twists") are two-inch lengths of thick, screw-like pasta from Northern Italy. The shape was inspired by children, since it is fun to eat and pairs well with a wide variety of sauces. Barilla^® Rotini is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Rotini

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Rotini

Shape

Rotini

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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