Tuna Pasta Salad (No Mayo)

This tuna pasta salad makes a super light yet filling summer lunch, and it’s made almost entirely with cupboard staples. There’s no mayo in sight and the Mediterranean flavors are absolutely mouthwatering!

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 lb (250 g) short pasta
• 1 small red onion (1/2 cup or 60 g)
• 1/2 cup (100 g) black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup (100 g) green olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup (60 g) capers in brine, drained
• 1/2 cup (90 g) artichoke hearts in oil, drained
• 12-14 plum or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 10 oz (280 g) tuna, packed in oil, drained
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves, roughly shredded
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to...: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, salt it and cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions.
2. 2Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold...: Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process, then transfer it into a large mixing bowl.
3. 3Add the diced red onion, sliced olives, capers,...: Add the diced red onion, sliced olives, capers, chopped artichoke hearts, halved tomatoes, and tuna chunks to the bowl with the cooked pasta. Toss well to combine.
4. 4Sprinkle the shredded basil leaves on top, then...: Sprinkle the shredded basil leaves on top, then season with salt and freshly black pepper to taste.
5. 5Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to...: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.