Hearty Tuna & Veggie Pasta Toss

Hearty Tuna & Veggie Pasta Toss ingredients

• 8 oz short pasta (rotini, penne, or elbow)
• 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna in water or oil, drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 English cucumber, finely diced
• 0.25 medium red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 large bell pepper (any color), finely diced
• 0.25 cup pitted black olives, sliced (optional)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

How to make Hearty Tuna & Veggie Pasta Toss

1. Cook 8 ounces of short pasta, such as rotini or penne, according to package directions in a large pot of salted water until it is al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the fresh vegetables. Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, finely dice 0.5 an English cucumber, finely dice 0.25 of a medium red onion, and finely dice 0.5 of a large bell pepper. Slice 0.25 cup of pitted black olives if you are using them.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper until all ingredients are well combined to create your simple dressing.
4. Drain the 2 cans of tuna very well, pressing out any excess liquid, then flake it into the large mixing bowl with the cooked pasta.
5. Add all the prepared vegetables, including the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and optional olives, to the bowl with the pasta and tuna.
6. Pour the whisked dressing evenly over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss everything gently but thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
7. Taste the pasta toss and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or oregano if desired to suit your preference.
8. Serve the Hearty Tuna & Veggie Pasta Toss immediately, either warm or at room temperature, garnished with 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor.

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