Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Cook

1. 🥄Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil
2. 🔥Add the pasta, stir once and cook for about 10 minutes or as directed on the packet.

Prepare

1. 🔥Meanwhile, wash the tomatoes and cut into quarters.
2. 🧂Slice the olives.

Steps

1. 🧂Wash the basil.
2. 🍳Put the tomatoes into a salad bowl and tear the basil leaves over them.

Prepare

1. 🍳Add a tablespoon of olive oil and mix.

Steps

1. 🫇When the pasta is ready, drain into a colander and run cold water over it to cool it quickly.
2. 🍽️Toss the pasta into the salad bowl with the tomatoes and basil.

Prepare

1. 🍽️Add the sliced olives, drained mozzarella balls, and chunks of tuna.
2. 🌿Mix well and let the salad rest for at least half an hour to allow the flavours to mingle.

Steps

1. 🌿Sprinkle the pasta with a generous grind of black pepper and drizzle with the remaining olive oil just before serving.