Tuna Pasta Salad With Warm Black Olive Vinaigrette

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces whole wheat penne
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed, drained, and chopped
• 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained

Recipe

• 1 cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, heat 3 t. of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. add the garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. add the capers and olives and cook for 3 minutes. stir in the parsley and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. remove from heat.
• 3 add the lemon juice, pepper, and the remaining oil.
• 4 drain the pasta, rinse under cold water, and top with the tuna and olive vinaigrette.
• 5 serve immediately .