Pasta Salad With Marinated Tomatoes and Tuna
- Total Time
- 25 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:4 to 6 servings
- 3pints cherry tomatoes (about 2 pounds), halved
- ½cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1large shallot, thinly sliced
- 3garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 to 3sprigs fresh oregano
- 2tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1pound casarecce or other short pasta
- 2(6-ounce) jars tuna packed in olive oil, drained
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
596 calories; 24 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 15 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 66 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 28 grams protein; 751 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Toss cherry tomatoes, olive oil, shallot, garlic, oregano and vinegar in a large bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt.
- Step 3
Add pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the shape and brand of pasta. With a spider or slotted spoon, strain pasta directly into tomato mixture and toss to combine. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.
- Step 4
Stir in flakes of tuna and serve with a drizzle of olive oil on top. The pasta can be served hot or at room temperature.
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mary
Really yummy and simple. We’re in the middle of a heat wave and this was just enough cooking. I added capers and olives to the tomato mixture. Can’t wait to make it again!
Fred Schultz
Right on about the capers! I will add to the remaining. Also thought of some Bulgarian feta would be a nice twist.
Dianne
This is truly a delicious and simple dish. I’ve served it twice and have wowed my guests. I love the comments here that suggest adding capers and I’ve added sliced Kalamata olives. Delish!
Marian
This was very good. My only negative comment is that the slices of garlic were a little strong. In the future I would mince the garlic. The capers are definitely a great add.
Liza
Good stuff. I added maybe 3 tbsp capers (chopped and whole), doubled the oregano, and dialed the olive oil down by about two tablespoons. Delicious warm, and recommend other cooks take heed of the advice to add pasta directly from the pot with a slotted spoon or spider—the starchy water makes for a lightly creamy sauce.
Pat B
Added the kalamata olives and capers as suggested. Used gemilli pasta. So good and quick!
Liza
Good stuff. I added maybe 3 tbsp capers (chopped and whole), doubled the oregano, and dialed the olive oil down by about two tablespoons. Delicious warm, and recommend other cooks take heed of the advice to add pasta directly from the pot with a slotted spoon or spider—the starchy water makes for a lightly creamy sauce.
Jari
This was good. Simple to do, but one mistake from myself. I wait too long, when i put tuna together with other ingredients, so pasta wasn't enough warm when i start to eat.
Ed G
I used a mix of grape, Campari and chopped beefsteak tomatoes along with roasted garlic and a mix of red onions and scallions with rice pasta (gluten free). It was a wonderful summer dinner salad.
Lisa
Tomatoes prepped this way good but halve the pasta.
fragon
Wonderful! Tuna is optional — still great without it. I’m sure you can also sub in flaked salmon, hot smoked salmon, or chicken too. Green olives definitely upped the flavor.
Jill
Easy and yum! Used one big package whole wheat fusili, one shallot, 2 cups tomatoes, 1 can tuna, lots of olive oil, vinegar and s/p. Also added 4tsp capers, which made the dish. Other veg and a bit of cheese would have also been good. Put on water and then started everything else and it all came together in <30min.
Melonie
Delicious. Only added some fresh mozzarella and left out the tuna.
Risa
This recipe, without the tuna, proved to be a perfect side for grilled tuna steaks. Absolutely delicious. Will be making again and again.
David
I added olives, cucumbers, and topped with Feta
pari
I found the sliced garlic overpowering and crushed it instead—really great!
Patricia
I thought it was awesome. Not sure about everyone else. I used capers but not tuna although tuna might be nice. Could be a good potluck or side dish salad.
zaki
I really loved this! I realized I forgot to buy oregano and used basil instead, but I found it equally delicious. definitely adding this to my easy summer rotation of recipes!
Sallie
Loved it! Used mini heirloom tomatoes, tsp dried oregano, lots of black pepper, 3 cans of tuna which was needed for a lunch for 4. Delicious!
Marian
This was very good. My only negative comment is that the slices of garlic were a little strong. In the future I would mince the garlic. The capers are definitely a great add.
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