Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Health Boost!
Dive into a culinary voyage with this Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad! Inspired by chef Jamie Oliver's vibrant and health-conscious style, this dish combines smoky grilled tuna, tangy olives, and robust artichokes for a hearty meal that delights!
Dive into a culinary voyage with this Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad! Inspired by chef Jamie Oliver's vibrant and health-conscious style, this dish combines smoky grilled tuna, tangy olives, and robust artichokes for a hearty meal that delights!
Ingredients
8 ounces grilled salmon cut into pieces
1/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons lime juice
6 ounces quinoa pasta
10 ounces fresh artichoke hearts quartered
4 tablespoons avocado oil divided
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried, divided
1/2 teaspoon sea salt divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- Alternative Ingredients
Tuna instead of Salmon
Kalamata olives rather than green olives
Cherry tomatoes instead of grape tomatoes
Dry red wine in place of white wine
Lime juice and zest substituting lemon
Quinoa pasta for whole-wheat pasta
Avocado oil instead of olive oil
Thyme replacing rosemary
Cilantro or parsley for garnish
Directions
- Equipment Setup – Preheat your grill to medium-high and place a large pot of water on the stove to boil.
- Cooking Pasta – Boil quinoa pasta until al dente, usually 7 to 10 minutes, then drain.
- Sauté Vegetables – In a large skillet, heat the remaining avocado oil. Sauté artichokes, olives, and garlic until they begin to golden, around 3 to 4 minutes. Afterward, introduce the tomatoes and pour in the red wine, allowing it to simmer for an additional 3 minutes until the wine evaporates a bit and tomatoes soften.
- Combine Ingredients – Add the cooked pasta, flaked salmon, and lime juice to the skillet. Sprinkle the remaining salt and mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors and heat through, about 2 minutes.
- Garnishing – Serve the dish hot and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley to enhance flavor and presentation.
Equipment
- Grill
- Large Pot
- large skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 423kcal
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 67mg
- Sodium: 380mg
- Potassium: 972mg
- Fiber: 8g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 15IU
- Vitamin C: 25mg
- Calcium: 4mg
- Iron: 15mg
