Quick Portuguese Tuna Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• •200 grams fusilli pasta
• •1 can (150 grams) tuna in olive oil, drained
• •1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1/2 cucumber, diced
• •1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• •1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice
• •Salt to taste
• •Pepper to taste
• •Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

4. 4

   Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with the tuna and vegetables. Pour the dressing over and gently toss everything together until combined.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

6. 6

   Serve chilled or at room temperature.