No-Cook Tuna Pasta Salad with Olives
A vibrant, protein-packed salad combining cool pasta, flaky tuna, and briny olives for a refreshing meal ready in minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs penne pasta, tuna, Kalamata olives for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 can (5 oz) in water, drained tuna
- 1/4 cup, chopped Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 8 oz penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the cooled penne pasta, 1 can tuna (5 oz), 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives, and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion.
- Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified, then pour over the pasta mixture.
- Step 4: Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated, then chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
