Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Tuna (or chicken)

Name: Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Tuna (or chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb box of pasta, shells, bow ties, or your choice; 1 can(s) (6 ounces) water packed tuna, drained and flaked; 1 c drained and sliced ripe olives; 1 c cherry tomatoes, quartered or sliced; 1 jar(s) (12 ounce size) marinated artichoke hearts, drained; 2 Tbsp chopped onion; 1 Tbsp capers, drained; sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley; 2-4 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese; a drizzling of extra virgin olive oil to your liking

By Kathie Carr
@kathiecc

I got this recipe from a friend. Its a very easy and light main dish, great for summer evenings. I serve it with a spinach salad and bread.

When I bring this dish to a church supper I always get asked for the recipe.

A big thanks to Pat Duran for her terrific picture She used cooked chicken and this variation turned out great.

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Ingredients

1 lb

box of pasta, shells, bow ties, or your choice
1 can(s)

(6 ounces) water packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 c

drained and sliced ripe olives
1 c

cherry tomatoes, quartered or sliced
1 jar(s)

(12 ounce size) marinated artichoke hearts, drained
2 Tbsp

chopped onion
1 Tbsp

capers, drained
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sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp

freshly chopped parsley
2-4 Tbsp

grated parmesan cheese
·

a drizzling of extra virgin olive oil to your liking
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How to Make Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Tuna (or chicken)

Step-by-Step

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the remaining ingredients. Chill and serve.
NOTE: To extend this salad to serve 6 nicely add one (10 ounce) box of frozen peas, cooked, and one small can of well drained mushrooms.

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